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Memoranda reports on the geologic spot examinations of mines and prospects in Iran, February 1954, through June, 1955

January 1, 1956

A series of twenty-nine geological spot examinations of mines and prospects in Iran were carried out by Dr. Russell Gibson, Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey between February 1954 and June 1955. These studies were under the joint auspices of the U.S. Operation Mission of the International Cooperation Administration and the Iranian Ministry of National Economy. Dr. Gibson acted as Advisor in economic geology to both the Mission and the Government of Iran during this period. All mine or prospect visits including those two properties owned by private operators were made at the request of the agencies of the Government of Iran.

Publication Year 1956
Title Memoranda reports on the geologic spot examinations of mines and prospects in Iran, February 1954, through June, 1955
DOI 10.3133/ofr5647
Authors Russell Gibson
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 56-47
Index ID ofr5647
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse