Mine detail: Silver Shield Mine

Previously called 'Colorado Clark'

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Location

Lat / long: 31.65124, -111.28541

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver
Secondary: Lead, Gold, Copper, Zinc
Tertiary: Mercury
Orebody form: IRREGULAR, LENSING, SPOTTY

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Producer
First production started: 1880
Last production ended: 1955

Geology

Host type:Andesite
Associated type:Andesite

References

MRDSM001056
DEP10108982
Reference{Deposit:: KEITH, S. B., 1974 , INDEX OF MINING PROPERTIES IN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA: ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 189 , P. 114}{Production:: ABM BULLETIN 189 , P. 114 .}
ReporterJohnson, Kris H. (Creasey, S.C.)