NickelineCanadian Lorraine Mine, South Lorrain Township, Cobalt-Gowganda region, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada
Photo: Maggie Wilson Latitude: 47°12'53"N
Longitude: 79°27'48"W
First developed in 1909 by Maidens Silver Mining Co., two adits were driven into a hill and two shafts sunk 300 yards west of the adits. Canadian Lorrain Silver Mines acquired the property in 1922 and continued work until 1927. After that several different companies worked the property the last being Kirkland Townsite Gold Mines Ltd. in 1963. The mine shut down sometime shortly thereafter. Total production was 277,000 oz. Ag; and 17,000 lbs Co.
References
Sabina, Ann P., 2000. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Cobalt-Belleterre-Timmins, Ontario and Quebec, GSC. Miscellaneous Report 57, 266 p.
Ontario Dept. of Mines, 1968, MRC No.10, Silver Cobalt Calcite Vein Deposits of Ontario, by A.O.Sergiades
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