Baiyin

Overview

Historic VMS Cu-Zn-Pb deposit. Type example of the Baiyin-Changba VMS belt in the Qilian orogen.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Felsic volcanic rocks (Ordovician)

Tectonic Setting: Back-arc basin

Resources & Operations

Operator: Baiyin Nonferrous

Mining Method: Open Pit

Data Provenance

Source: USGS; CGS reports