Tsuchihata (Hatabira)

Japan· IwateUnknown
Contained Copper
—
Average Grade
1.40%
Deposit Type
VMS — Bimodal-Felsic
Discovery Year
1900

Overview

Massive funnel shaped. 5 orebodies: East, West, South, North, Saisei.

Geological Context

Tectonic Setting: Siliciclastic-felsic in mature epicontinental arc

Resources & Operations

Operator: 0

Production Start: 1915

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS