Jerome (United Verde Extension)

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Contained Copper
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Average Grade
10.20%
Deposit Type
VMS — Bimodal-Felsic
Discovery Year
1914

Overview

Rounded to elliptical, trend E-W, top at 1245 level, not exposed, tapers below to 1700 level; gossan cap on top, tongues of ore extends out from main body.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Siliciclastic-felsic in mature epicontinental arc

Resources & Operations

Operator: 1876

Production Start: 1915

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS