Baiyinchang

China· GansuProduction
Contained Copper
2.0 Mt
Average Grade
1.00%
Deposit Type
VMS — Bimodal-Mafic
Discovery Year
1950

Overview

VMS Cu-Zn-Pb deposit in the Qilian orogen. Major historical producer.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Back-arc basin

Resources & Operations

Operator: Baiyin Nonferrous

Mining Method: Open Pit

Data Provenance

Source: CGS reports