Mine detail: Susie Island Copper Veins

Previously called 'Susie Island Silver Mine'

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Location

Lat / long:

47.9775, -89.57539

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper, Silver
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Bornite, Pyrite, Covellite, Chalcocite
Gangue:	Calcite, Barite

Production

Operation type:	Underground
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Grand Portage diabase dike
Host type:	Diabase

References

MAS	270310020
DEP	10267733
Reference	GEOLOGY OF COOK COUNTY MINNESOTA GEOL SUR BUL NO
Reporter	Weaton, G., Woodruff, L.G.