Similco

Canada· British ColumbiaClosed
Contained Copper
3.0 Mt
Average Grade
0.35%
Deposit Type
Porphyry Cu-Mo
Discovery Year
1970

Overview

Historic porphyry Cu-Au deposit in the Similkameen district. Produced 1972-1996.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Island arc

Resources & Operations

Mining Method: Open Pit

Data Provenance

Source: BC MINFILE