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Found Here
Mining history
- Status
- Prospect
- Operation type
- Surface
Records and references
MINING JOURNAL, INITIAL ASSAYS FROM CARIBOO BELL, OCTOBER 7,1988, P. 276. ENGINEERING AND MINING JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 1988, P. 87. MINING JOURNAL, MT. POLLEY WORK SPEEDS UP, JUNE 23, 1989,P. 488. MINING ACTIVITIES DIGEST, GOLD/COPPER RESERVES AT MT. POLLEYAUGUST 31, 1989, VOL 16, NO. 8, P. 8. ENGINEERING AND MINING JOURNAL, AUGUST 1989, P. 9. MINING JOURNAL, MOUNT POLLEY CONFIDENCE GROWS, SEPTEMBER 1,1989, P. 168. MINING JOURNAL, FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR MOUNT POLLEY, JANUARY5, 1990, P. 4. SKILLING'S MINING REVIEW, MT POLLEY VALUED AT C$100M,NOVEMBER 1990, P. 57. IMPERIAL METALS CORP., NEWS RELEASE, JANUARY 11, 1990. IMPERIAL METALS CORP., NEWS RELEASE, MARCH 1990. MINING RECORD, 8/10/94, P.5. KILBURN, JOHN, GIBRALTAR REVIEWING MT. POLLEY, NORTHERNMINER, 3/28/94, P.1. SKILLINGS', 4/30/94, P.7. BAILEY, D.G. AND C. JAY HODGSON, TRANSPORTED ALTERED WALLROCK IN LAHARIC BRECCIAS AT THE CARIBOO-BELL CU-AUPORPHYRY DEPOSIT, BRITISH COLUMBIA; ECONOMIC GEOLOGY,VOL. 74, 1979, PP.125-153. MR 223, 1989, B.C.-205. MINING JOURNAL, MOUNT POLLEY PROFECT, FEBRUARY 1, 1991,P. 76. IMPERIAL METALS CORP., NEWS RELEASE, 7/26/90. CANADIAN MINES HANDBOOK, 1991-92, P. 205. IMPERIAL METALS CORP., NEWS RELEASE, 7/9/91. CANADIAN MINE HANDBOOK, 1992-1993, P-190. IMPERIAL METALS CORP., MOUNT POLLEY PROJECT FACT SHEET,2/19/91, 3 PP.
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10132978 — view the source record
Difficulty
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Location on Map
Coordinates: 52.55344, -121.64634
Nearby rockhounding locations
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- Road Zone — Copper, GoldBC · 1.1 mi
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- Northeast Zone — Copper, GoldBC · 1.4 mi
- Quarry — Copper, GoldBC · 1.7 mi
Recommended Gear
Estwing E3-22P Rock Pick
The industry-standard 22oz geological hammer. One-piece forged steel with shock-reduction grip.
Clear Anti-Fog Safety Glasses (4 Pack)
Adjustable, anti-fog lenses for clear vision in any conditions. About $5 per pair.
Watertight Medical Kit
Compact, waterproof first aid kit with bandages, moleskin, and field essentials.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
The classic pocket reference for identifying over 600 rocks and minerals in North America.
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