Jiama

China· Xizhang (Tibet)Unknown
Contained Copper
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Average Grade
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Deposit Type
Porphyry Cu-Mo
Discovery Year
2000

Overview

Combined resources >1 Mt of contained metal in skarn, porphyry copper and polymetallic replacement ores include 1.14% Cu, 3.49% Pb, 1.66% Zn, 0.07% Mo, 9.9 g/t Ag, 0.32 g/t Au; and ?7.9 g/t Au, 178 g/t Ag in skarn mineralization. Gangdese porphyry copper belt.

Geological Context

Host Rock: adamellite porphyry, felsic dike, hornfels, skarn (15.18��0.98 (Re-Os))

Resources & Operations

Operator: Zijin Mining

Mining Method: Open Pit

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS