Albert

Canada· QuebecUnknown
Contained Copper
—
Average Grade
3.00%
Deposit Type
VMS — Bimodal-Felsic
Discovery Year
1863

Overview

Massive, two pipe-shaped bodies. Felsic and mafic volcanic rocks about equal proportions. Capleton is 1200 m deep. Closed 1939.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Bimodal-felsic in epicontinental arc

Resources & Operations

Production Start: 1866

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS