Skarn-type copper deposit, hosted by carbonate units of an Early Cretaceous (Valanginian) volcanic-sedimentary sequence intruded by a Cretaceous diorite. The mine is famous for producing high-grade chalcopyrite ores.
Located about 50 km south of La Serena and 400 km north of Santiago.
References:
- Sugaki, A., Campos, E. & Kojima, S. (2000): Mineralogy of the Panulcillo skarn copper deposit, Coquimbo region, Chile. Revista Geologica de Chile 27, 139-155.
- Maksaev, V., Townley, B., Palacios, C., and Camus, F. (2007): Metallic ore deposits. In: Moreno, T., and Gibbons, W. (editors): The Geology of Chile. The Geological Society (London), pp. 414.
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Map Reference: 30°27'18"S , 71°13'6"W
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