Mine detail: Paraitepuy Placers

Previously called 'ParaitepuyiPereitepuy'

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Location

Lat / long: 4.58468, -61.4327

Resource(N)

Primary: Diamond
Orebody form: BASAL LENSES OF GRAVEL

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Producer

Geology

Host type:Gravel
Structure:Caroni River Basin
Tectonic:Guayana Shield

References

MRDSTC20175
DEP10110081
Reference{Deposit:: FAIRBAIRN, W.C., 1971, DIAMONDS IN VENEZUELA: MINING MAGAZINE, V. 125, NO. 4, P. 349-353.}{Deposit:: ASCANIO T., G., AND LOPEZ, V.M., 1984, CONTRIBUCION A LA GEOLOGIA DEL GRUPO RORAIMA EN EL SURESTE DE VENEZUELA, IN DE CARVALHO, Y.B., CHAIRPERSON, II SYMPOSIUM AMAZONICO, ANAIS, MANAUS, BRAZIL, APR. 8-12, 1984: II SYMPOSIUM AMAZONICO, ANAIS 2, P. 149-162.}{Deposit:: DOHRENWEND, J.C., LOWRY, GLENDA, AND ARUSPON, JESUS, 1989, SURFICIAL GEOLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY OF LA GRAN SABANA: UNPUBLISHED REPORT, 13 P.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
ReporterBolm, Karen S.