Geologic, geochemical, geophysical field and laboratory, and mine and prospect studies conducted in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Oregon indicate that areas within and immediately adjacent to the wilderness have substantiated mineral-resource potential. The types of mineral resources which occur in these areas include massive sulfide deposits containing copper, zinc, lead, silver and gold; podiform chromite deposits; laterite deposits containing nickel, cobalt, and chromium; lode gold deposits; and placer gold deposits. Past production from existing mines is estimated to have been at least 7000 troy oz of gold, 4000 long tons of chromite, and few tens of tons of copper ore.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Title | KALMIOPSIS WILDERNESS, OREGON. |
| Authors | Norman J. Page, Michael S. Miller |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States) |
| Index ID | 70012855 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |