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Dahutang W-(Sn) deposit, Dahutang W-(Sn) ore field, Wuning Co., Jiujiang, Jiangxi, Chinai
Regional Level Types
Dahutang W-(Sn) depositDeposit
Dahutang W-(Sn) ore fieldOre Field
Wuning Co.County
JiujiangPrefecture
JiangxiProvince
ChinaCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
28° 53' 57'' North , 114° 58' 11'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
28.89925,114.96980
GRN:
N20E72
Type:
Deposit
Köppen climate type:
Cfa : Humid subtropical climate
Mindat Locality ID:
187156
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:187156:5
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Name(s) in local language(s):
大湖塘钨(锡)矿, 大湖塘钨(锡)矿田, 武宁县, 九江市, 江西省, 中国


Quartz vein-type, greisen-type, breccia-type and altered granite-type tungsten-tin ore bodies, some of them associated with copper-molybdenum mineralizations.

Reserves: up to 2 Mt @ 0.17–0.19 % WO3

The exposed strata in the deposit are shallow metamorphic rocks of the Shuangqiaoshan Group. The magmatic rocks are mainly Jurassic-Cretaceous, characterized by multi-stage intrusion that can be roughly divided into three stages. The first stage is medium-fine-grained biotite granite, porphyritic two-mica or muscovite granite (151.4 ± 2.4 Ma); the second stage is two-mica or muscovite granite and biotite granite porphyry (144.2 ± 1.3 Ma); and the third stage is granite porphyry (134.6 ± 1.2 Ma), these three stages of magmatic intrusion are closely related to the mineralization. The ore body of the Dahutang tungsten deposit is predominated by veinlet disseminated wolframite (scheelite), with minor occurrences of large quartz vein type and altered granite type. The deposit represents a tungsten-molybdenum-copper metallogenic series associated with Jurassic-Cretaceous granite magmatic-hydrothermal solution. With proven tungsten metal reserves of 1.07 million tons, it is one of the largest tungsten deposits globally.

The Dahutang W deposit is a world-class “tripartite” deposit, characterized by three mineralization styles: Disseminated veinlet type (dominant, WO3 > 1 million tonnes)—the world’s largest deposit of this style (scheelite + wolframite); Quartz vein type; Hydrothermal (explosion) breccia type. Its low-grade, large-tonnage, and open-pit amenable nature confer significant economic advantages.

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Mineral List


21 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded


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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘ Albite var. Andesine
Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
ⓘ Arsenopyrite
Formula: FeAsS
ⓘ Beryl
Formula: Be3Al2(Si6O18)
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
References:
Li Lin, Gangle Zhan, Xiaoping Yu (2006) Geological characteristics and ore-search prospect of Dahutang tungsten (tin) orefield in Jiangxi. Resources Survey and Environment 27(1), 25-32 (in Chinese with English abstract).
Yang, Shiwen; Lou, Fasheng; Xu, Chang; Feng, Chengyou; Cao, Shenghua; Xu, Deru; Tang, Yanwen (2022) Two significant quartz-wolframite-veining mineralization events in the Jiangnan Orogen, South China: Constraints from in-situ U–Pb dating of wolframite in the Dongping and Dahutang W-(Cu-Mo) deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 141. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104598
Xu, Guofeng, Zhenyu Li, Xiaoyong Yang, and Lei Liu. (2022) "The Role of Jiningian Pluton in Yanshanian Metallogenic Events in the Dahutang Tungsten Deposit: Evidence from Whole Rock and Zircon Geochemistry" Minerals 12, no. 4: 428. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12040428
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
ⓘ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
ⓘ Cassiterite
Formula: SnO2
ⓘ Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'
ⓘ Covellite
Formula: CuS
ⓘ Cubanite
Formula: CuFe2S3
ⓘ Enargite
Formula: Cu3AsS4
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'
ⓘ Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
ⓘ Galena
Formula: PbS
ⓘ 'K Feldspar'
ⓘ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
ⓘ Muscovite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ 'Protolithionite'
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
ⓘ Pyrrhotite
Formula: Fe1-xS
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
References:
Li Lin, Gangle Zhan, Xiaoping Yu (2006) Geological characteristics and ore-search prospect of Dahutang tungsten (tin) orefield in Jiangxi. Resources Survey and Environment 27(1), 25-32 (in Chinese with English abstract).
Yang, Shiwen; Lou, Fasheng; Xu, Chang; Feng, Chengyou; Cao, Shenghua; Xu, Deru; Tang, Yanwen (2022) Two significant quartz-wolframite-veining mineralization events in the Jiangnan Orogen, South China: Constraints from in-situ U–Pb dating of wolframite in the Dongping and Dahutang W-(Cu-Mo) deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 141. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104598
Xu, Guofeng, Zhenyu Li, Xiaoyong Yang, and Lei Liu. (2022) "The Role of Jiningian Pluton in Yanshanian Metallogenic Events in the Dahutang Tungsten Deposit: Evidence from Whole Rock and Zircon Geochemistry" Minerals 12, no. 4: 428. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12040428
Ziqi, Hu; Dexian, Zhang; Shaowei, Chen; Hao, Xu (2025) Geochemistry of muscovite and biotite in granites from tungsten deposits: a comparative study between Nanling and Jiangnan belts. Ore Geology Reviews, 184. 106743 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106743
ⓘ Scheelite
Formula: Ca(WO4)
References:
Li Lin, Gangle Zhan, Xiaoping Yu (2006) Geological characteristics and ore-search prospect of Dahutang tungsten (tin) orefield in Jiangxi. Resources Survey and Environment 27(1), 25-32 (in Chinese with English abstract).
Yang, Shiwen; Lou, Fasheng; Xu, Chang; Feng, Chengyou; Cao, Shenghua; Xu, Deru; Tang, Yanwen (2022) Two significant quartz-wolframite-veining mineralization events in the Jiangnan Orogen, South China: Constraints from in-situ U–Pb dating of wolframite in the Dongping and Dahutang W-(Cu-Mo) deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 141. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104598
Xu, Guofeng, Zhenyu Li, Xiaoyong Yang, and Lei Liu. (2022) "The Role of Jiningian Pluton in Yanshanian Metallogenic Events in the Dahutang Tungsten Deposit: Evidence from Whole Rock and Zircon Geochemistry" Minerals 12, no. 4: 428. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12040428
Ziqi, Hu; Dexian, Zhang; Shaowei, Chen; Hao, Xu (2025) Geochemistry of muscovite and biotite in granites from tungsten deposits: a comparative study between Nanling and Jiangnan belts. Ore Geology Reviews, 184. 106743 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106743
ⓘ Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
ⓘ Topaz
Formula: Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
ⓘ 'Tourmaline'
Formula: AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
ⓘ 'Wolframite Group'
References:
Li Lin, Gangle Zhan, Xiaoping Yu (2006) Geological characteristics and ore-search prospect of Dahutang tungsten (tin) orefield in Jiangxi. Resources Survey and Environment 27(1), 25-32 (in Chinese with English abstract).
Yang, Shiwen; Lou, Fasheng; Xu, Chang; Feng, Chengyou; Cao, Shenghua; Xu, Deru; Tang, Yanwen (2022) Two significant quartz-wolframite-veining mineralization events in the Jiangnan Orogen, South China: Constraints from in-situ U–Pb dating of wolframite in the Dongping and Dahutang W-(Cu-Mo) deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 141. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104598
Xu, Guofeng, Zhenyu Li, Xiaoyong Yang, and Lei Liu. (2022) "The Role of Jiningian Pluton in Yanshanian Metallogenic Events in the Dahutang Tungsten Deposit: Evidence from Whole Rock and Zircon Geochemistry" Minerals 12, no. 4: 428. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12040428
Ziqi, Hu; Dexian, Zhang; Shaowei, Chen; Hao, Xu (2025) Geochemistry of muscovite and biotite in granites from tungsten deposits: a comparative study between Nanling and Jiangnan belts. Ore Geology Reviews, 184. 106743 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106743

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘChalcocite2.BA.05Cu2S
ⓘBornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
ⓘCovellite2.CA.05aCuS
ⓘSphalerite2.CB.05aZnS
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘCubanite2.CB.55aCuFe2S3
ⓘPyrrhotite2.CC.10Fe1-xS
ⓘGalena2.CD.10PbS
ⓘMolybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
ⓘArsenopyrite2.EB.20FeAsS
ⓘEnargite2.KA.05Cu3AsS4
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘFluorite3.AB.25CaF2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
ⓘCassiterite4.DB.05SnO2
ⓘ'Wolframite Group'4.DB.30 va
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘCalcite5.AB.05CaCO3
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘScheelite7.GA.05Ca(WO4)
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘTopaz9.AF.35Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
ⓘBeryl9.CJ.05Be3Al2(Si6O18)
ⓘMuscovite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘvar. Sericite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘAlbite9.FA.35Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘvar. Andesine9.FA.35(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Unclassified
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ'Chlorite Group'-
ⓘ'Feldspar Group'-
ⓘ'Tourmaline'-AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
ⓘ'K Feldspar'-
ⓘ'Protolithionite'-

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Hⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Hⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
BeBeryllium
Beⓘ BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
BBoron
Bⓘ TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
CCarbon
Cⓘ CalciteCaCO3
OOxygen
Oⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Oⓘ BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
Oⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Oⓘ CassiteriteSnO2
Oⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
Oⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Oⓘ TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Oⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
FFluorine
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Fⓘ FluoriteCaF2
Fⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
NaSodium
Naⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Naⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
AlAluminium
Alⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Alⓘ BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
Alⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Alⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
SiSilicon
Siⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Siⓘ BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
Siⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Siⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
SSulfur
Sⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Sⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Sⓘ CovelliteCuS
Sⓘ CubaniteCuFe2S3
Sⓘ EnargiteCu3AsS4
Sⓘ GalenaPbS
Sⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Sⓘ SphaleriteZnS
KPotassium
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Kⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Kⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Caⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Caⓘ FluoriteCaF2
Caⓘ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
FeIron
Feⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Feⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ CubaniteCuFe2S3
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
Feⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
CuCopper
Cuⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Cuⓘ CovelliteCuS
Cuⓘ CubaniteCuFe2S3
Cuⓘ EnargiteCu3AsS4
ZnZinc
Znⓘ SphaleriteZnS
AsArsenic
Asⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Asⓘ EnargiteCu3AsS4
MoMolybdenum
Moⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
SnTin
Snⓘ CassiteriteSnO2
WTungsten
Wⓘ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
PbLead
Pbⓘ GalenaPbS

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References

Li Lin, Gangle Zhan, Xiaoping Yu (2006) Geological characteristics and ore-search prospect of Dahutang tungsten (tin) orefield in Jiangxi. Resources Survey and Environment 27(1), 25-32 (in Chinese with English abstract).
Yang, Shiwen; Lou, Fasheng; Xu, Chang; Feng, Chengyou; Cao, Shenghua; Xu, Deru; Tang, Yanwen (2022) Two significant quartz-wolframite-veining mineralization events in the Jiangnan Orogen, South China: Constraints from in-situ U–Pb dating of wolframite in the Dongping and Dahutang W-(Cu-Mo) deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 141. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104598
Xu, Guofeng, Zhenyu Li, Xiaoyong Yang, and Lei Liu. (2022) "The Role of Jiningian Pluton in Yanshanian Metallogenic Events in the Dahutang Tungsten Deposit: Evidence from Whole Rock and Zircon Geochemistry" Minerals 12, no. 4: 428. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12040428
[1]Ziqi, Hu; Dexian, Zhang; Shaowei, Chen; Hao, Xu (2025) Geochemistry of muscovite and biotite in granites from tungsten deposits: a comparative study between Nanling and Jiangnan belts. Ore Geology Reviews, 184. 106743 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106743
[2]Zhang, Yong; Tang, Minjiang; Wang, Qingfei; Xiao, Jinglei; Pan, Jiayong; Xia, Fei; Xu, Zhe; Dang, Feipeng; Wang, Guohua; Han, Shan Chu; et al. (2026) Magmatic-hydrothermal mineralization in central Jiangnan orogenic belt, south China. Ore Geology Reviews, 194. p.107363. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107363
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