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Kansanshi Mine, Solwezi, North-Western Province, Zambia

Copper open-pit mine 8 km N of Solwezi, in production. Recent exploration defines major copper deposits, which will be exploited in the coming years.



References:
- Kampunzu, A.B., Cailteux, J.L.H., Kamona, A.F., Intiomale, M.M., and Melcher, F. (2009): Sediment-hosted Zn–Pb–Cu deposits in the Central African Copperbelt. Ore Geology Reviews 35, 263-297.





Mineral List:
Allophane
Bornite
Brannerite
Brochantite
Chalcocite
Chalcopyrite
Digenite
Gold
Malachite
Molybdenite
Plancheite
Pyrite
Pyrrhotite
Silver


14 entries listed. 14 valid minerals.

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