Geological investigation and ore reserve estimation of the Copper Chief (Ruby Hill) mine, Douglas County, Nevada
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Authors
Johnson, Robert C.
Issue Date
1977
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Geology , Mineralization , Mining , Copper , Copper Chief Mine , Ruby Hill , Veta Grande Formation , Ore Reserve Blocks , Block Modeling , Porphyry Deposits , Gardnerville Mining District , Douglas County , Nevada , Sulfide Mineralization , Stratigraphy , Alteration , Mackay Theses and Dissertations Grant Collection
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Abstract
The geology of the Copper Chief Mine was studied and the ore reserves were estimated. Copper mineralization occurs mainly in the middle two members of the Veta Grande Formation. Ore reserve estimations indicate that 5279 tons of copper are contained in the mineralized rock.
Description
Thesis Number: 1142.
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Publisher
University of Nevada, Reno
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In Copyright(All Rights Reserved)