Tucumana

Chile· AntofagastaProduction
Contained Copper
2.0 Mt
Average Grade
0.40%
Deposit Type
Porphyry Cu-Mo
Discovery Year
1970

Overview

Small porphyry Cu-Mo deposit. Past-producing open pit.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Granodiorite porphyry (Eocene)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Resources & Operations

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 2000

Data Provenance

Source: USGS MRDS