Mine detail: Taolanaro

Previously called 'Fort Daupin Deposit'

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Location: Madagascar, Africa
Lat / long: -24.99648, 47.00115
dep_id: 60000787
mrds_id: ISM0637
Commodity type: metallic
Major mineral: Zirconium
Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: PLACER, MARINE
Production size: Production occurred
Development status: Producer
Structure: COASTAL
Year first produced: 1958
yr_lst_prd: 1967
References:
  • BARTLE, W.W., 1988, THE MADAGASCAR MINERAL SANDS PROJECT-ITS IMPACT ON THE MARKET: IN CLARKE, G.M., (ED) 85H INDUSTRIAL MINERALS INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS. METAL BULLETIN PLC, LONDON, P. 82-87.
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