A porphyry copper-gold deposit. The open pit mine, started in 1977, was backfilled after its closure. After an exploration in 2003 located another 91.78 million tons of ore, mining re-commenced in 2007.
Located 8 miles west of Kamloops on the Trans Canada Highway at an elevation of 2400 feet.
References:
- Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.
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Map Reference: 50°39'40"N , 120°30'54"W
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