Makimine-Hibira

Japan· MiyzakiUnknown
Contained Copper
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Average Grade
1.80%
Deposit Type
VMS — Bimodal-Mafic
Discovery Year
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Overview

Fine-grained compact ore in small lenticular bodies, some discordant. Besshi-type. Higashiko deposit 500 m x 3300 m, Nishiko deposit 500 m x 2000 m. As much as 3 m thickness.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Pelite-mafic in mature oceanic backarc

Resources & Operations

Production Start: 1905

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS

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