Balcooma

Australia· QueenslandUnknown
Contained Copper
—
Average Grade
3.10%
Deposit Type
VMS — Bimodal-Felsic
Discovery Year
1978

Overview

Five massive sulfide lenses in three stratigraphic positions: Harvey, Morris, Mulroney, Northern Messenger, and Southern Messenger. Gossan present at Northern Messenger, the only lens that is exposed at the surface.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Siliciclastic-felsic in mature epicontinental arc

Resources & Operations

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS