Mine detail: Chavara

Previously called 'Quilo* Deposit'

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Location

Lat / long: 9.16738, 76.50041

Resource(M)

Primary: Zirconium

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: PLACER, MARINE
Production size: Yes
Development status: Producer
First production started: 1932

Geology

Structure:COASTAL BEACH

References

MRDSISM0632
DEP60000782
Reference{Deposit:: CLARK, GERRY, 1987, ZIRCON--IN DEMAND AS AVAILABILITY SQUEEZED: INDUSTRIAL MINERALS NO. 232, P. 35-45.}{Deposit:: INDIAN RARE EARTHS LTD., 1986, LETTER TO R TOWNER, BMR, 18 NOVEMBER 86}{Deposit:: US BUREAU OF MINES, 1988, MINERALS YEARBOOK (1925-86): WASHINGTON, D.C., US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE}{Deposit:: U.S. BUREAU OF MINES, 1982, DEPOSIT SUMMARIES, FOREIGN TITANIUM PROPERTIES: MINERALS AVAILABILITY SYSTEM, REPORTS PREPARED BY KAISER ENGINEERS, INC.}