SK Prospect, Shungnak Mining District, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| SK Prospect | Prospect |
| Shungnak Mining District | Mining District |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | Borough |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
67° 14' 23'' North , 156° 30' 36'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kobuk | 158 (2017) | 40.3km |
Location: On ridge west of Peak 4140 and east of Ambler River in T. 21 N., R. 10 E., Kateel River Meridian. Location accurate to within 1000 ft. (300 m).
Geology: Prospect hosted in Ambler sequence of metamorphosed Devonian and Mississippian volcanic, volcaniclastic, and sedimentary rocks.
Workings: Initially drilled by Noranda in 1978 with two holes totaling 400 ft. (130 m). Drilling in 1982 and 1983 by Anaconda extended early drill holes to a total of 1100 ft. (360 m). Property currently (1997) held by Kennecott Exploration Co.
Age: Devonian
Commodities (Major) - Cu, Pb, Zn
Development Status: No
Deposit Model: Kuroko
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS - Alaska: | AR027 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Brooks RangeMountain Range
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Brooks Range DomainVolcanic Arc
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