An epithermal gold and silver mine operated from 1891 to 1915 producing 1,240 kg of bullion. Noted for presence of native gold and tellurides. Associated with Pb-Zn-Cu sulphides in the late stage quartz veins.
Ref Geology and mineralisation of the Monowai Mine, Coromandel, P J Roberts, in MINERAL DEPOSITS OF NEW ZEALAND, Edited by
David Kear, 1989
Ref.: Railton, G.L. & Watters, W.A., Minerals of New Zealand, New Zealand Geological Survey Bull. #104 (1990).
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Map Reference: 37°1'3"S , 175°32'58"E
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