Orange Point

Overview

Massive, dissemination, elongate zones. Besshi-type deposit. Reserves estimated at over 1 million t with maximum grades reported at 5.2% Cu, 19% Zn, 0.16% Pb, 3.5 g/t Au, 70 g/t Ag. Not fully explored, additional ore expected with further exploratory drilling. In Glacier Bay National Park.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Pelite-mafic in mature oceanic backarc

Resources & Operations

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS