Timna

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Contained Copper
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Average Grade
1.60%
Deposit Type
Other / Unclassified
Discovery Year
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Overview

Mobilzation of Cu in dolomite and redeposition in sandstone beds probably occurred in Miocene. U-rich Mn nodules occur in phosphorite.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Sandstone and shale, phosphorite, Mn-rich shale (L. Cambrian)

Resources & Operations

Operator: 0

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS | coordinate: Mindat