Chambishi

Zambia· CopperbeltUnknown
Contained Copper
5.0 Mt
Average Grade
2.87%
Deposit Type
Sediment-hosted Stratiform Copper (SSC)
Discovery Year
—

Overview

Continuity of ore zone interrupted by dolomitic bioherms. Fluid Inclusions: salinity, 12-20 wt. % NaCl equiv.; homogenization temperatures, 130-150°C.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Carbonaceous shale, siltstone, argillite, dolomite (U. Proterozoic)

Geological Province: 7291

Resources & Operations

Operator: CNMC

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS