Mahd Adh Dhahab Mine (Mahad Dahahab Mine; Cradle of Gold Mine), Wejh, Mintaqah Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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A gold mine located near Wejh. Mineralization is an epithermal, low-sulfidation, adularia-type, polymetallic deposit. Swarms of gold-bearing quartz veins have been mined for gold and silver for more than 3,000 years. A gold-silver property closed about 1955 and reopened 1985-86. Owned by the Saudi Arabian Mining Syndicate, Ltd.

Refs.:
- Mining Annual Review (1985): 474-475.
- Rocks & Min.: 23:234.

- http://gisarabia.brgm.fr/Publications/RESUMNEW.doc

Mineral List:

23 entries listed. 20 valid minerals.

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