El Arco

Mexico· Baja CaliforniaDevelopment
Contained Copper
10.0 Mt
Average Grade
0.45%
Deposit Type
Porphyry Cu-Au
Discovery Year
1970

Overview

Large undeveloped porphyry Cu-Au deposit in central Baja California.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Diorite porphyry (Laramide)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Geological Province: Baja California

Metallogenic Belt: Western US Porphyry Belt

Resources & Operations

Operator: Grupo Mexico

Mining Method: Open Pit

Data Provenance

Source: Grupo Mexico reports

Last Verified: 2025-12-01

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