Mine detail: Pachapaqui Mining District

Previously called 'FortunaSan Miguel I and IiSanta ClaraSan AntonioPradoRiquezaSocorroRascacieloSanta BenitaSinchi RocaDos CompadresPrimaveraSanta ElenaAbandonadaVetillaArabiaPacienciaOtitoEsperanzaPatriaPachapiquiLuis AdolfoGabyLucero ExitoPeruSan Judas TadeoProspect 1'

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Location

Lat / long: -9.91465, -77.08304

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver, Lead
Secondary: Antimony, Copper, Zinc

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: VEINS AND REPLACEMENT
Production size: Medium
Development status: Producer

Geology

Structure:STEEPLY DIPPING NORMAL FAULTS; IRREGULAR DIKES AND STOCKS, COMPLEX FOLDS AND FAULTS TRENDING NNW
Alteration processes:SOME SURFACES STAINED WITH IRON OXIDE.

References

MRDSW031419
DEP60001831
Reference{Deposit:: PETERSON, U., 1962, GENESIS OF ORE DEPOSITS IN THE ANDES OF CENTRAL PERU, CERRO DE PASCO CORP., EXPLORATION DIVISION P. 142-144.}{Deposit:: BODENLOS, A.J. AND ERICKSEN, G.E., 1955, LEAD ZINC DEPOSITS OF CORDILLERA BLANCA AND NORTHERN CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH, PERU. U.S.G.S. BULL. 1017, 166 P.}