Geology of the Christmas Copper Mine, Gila County, Arizona (open access)

Geology of the Christmas Copper Mine, Gila County, Arizona

From introduction: The exploration project at Christmas was carried on cooperatively by the Geological Survey and U. S. Bureau of Mines. Mr. 0. M. Bishop, Engineer for the Bureau of Mines, examined the property and in his report of June 6, 1942 recommended that six holes be drilled from the 800 level of the mine. The Bureau of Mines began drilling in September 1942, and the Survey investigations began a month later. Since any ore bodies discovered below the 800 level would be inaccessible until a deeper level could be developed, the Bureau and Survey decided to explore from higher levels where resulting benefits could be more quickly realized. Drilling from the upper levels was begun early in 1943.
Date: 1956
Creator: Peterson, Nels P. & Swanson, Roger W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chrysotile-Asbestos Deposits of Arizona (open access)

Chrysotile-Asbestos Deposits of Arizona

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing asbestos mining and production in Arizona. As stated in the summary, "this paper describes most of the chrysotile-asbestos deposits of Arizona. Mining methods are discussed briefly and asbestos-mill flowsheets are incorporated" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: January 1955
Creator: Stewart, L. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Uranium Occurrences in Wilson Creek Area, Gila County, Arizona (open access)

Uranium Occurrences in Wilson Creek Area, Gila County, Arizona

Abstract: The Wilson Creek Area, in northern Gila Cointy, is about 10 miles southeast of Young, Arizona, along the east side of Cherry Creek. Four claims covering concentrations of uranium mineralization in the Dripping Spring Formation are owned by the American Asbestos Cement Company. The claims are located in typical plateau-type topography, with flat mesa* and nearly vertical canyon walls. The bedded zones of uranium mineralization are exposed in the Dripping Spring Quartzite near the bottom of the canyons. It is suggested that the mineralized beds may have spatial relationship to the bottom of the Mescal limestone and to the bottom of a thick zone in the upper member of the quart site. Two of the four bedded deposits occur in *crackled" beds. One mineralized fracture was noted. The uranium mineral, meta-torbernite, has formed in tiny vugs in the quart site and is also intergrown with the iron oxide coating on the quart site surfaces. Associated minerals are minor and consist of chalcopyrite magnetite and chalcocite.
Date: December 1953
Creator: Wells, R. L. & Rambosek, A. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mineral Investigation of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and Salome Study Area, Gila County, Arizona (open access)

Mineral Investigation of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and Salome Study Area, Gila County, Arizona

This report presents the results of the mineral survey of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and Salome Study Area conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Mines. A combined summary report of work done by the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Bureau of Mines has been previously published.
Date: 1985
Creator: Light, Thomas D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Copper Deposits of Ray and Miami, Arizona (open access)

The Copper Deposits of Ray and Miami, Arizona

This is a report on the copper deposits of Ray and Miami, Arizona.
Date: 1919
Creator: Ransome, Frederick Leslie
System: The UNT Digital Library
Uranium Deposits in the Dripping Spring Quartzite, Gila County, Arizona (open access)

Uranium Deposits in the Dripping Spring Quartzite, Gila County, Arizona

From abstract: This paper is primarily a progress report on studies designed to accumulate geologic data that will aid in our understanding of the localization and the genesis of uranium deposits in the Dripping Springs quartzite.
Date: May 1956
Creator: Granger, Harry C. & Raup, Robert B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Uranium Favorability Study of the Precambrian Dripping Spring Quartzite, Gila and Pinal Counties, Arizona (open access)

Uranium Favorability Study of the Precambrian Dripping Spring Quartzite, Gila and Pinal Counties, Arizona

From objectives and scope: Project objectives were to synthesize available geologic information; to determine favorability criteria; and to describe, appraise, and delineate favorable areas of the Dripping Spring Quattzite.
Date: June 1976
Creator: Dickson, R. E.; Strand, J. R.; Burgett, W. A.; Zollinger, Richard C. & Curry, William E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Uranium Occurrences of Gila County, Arizona (open access)

Uranium Occurrences of Gila County, Arizona

From purpose and scope: This report is designed to summarize the available information on the geology and ore reserves of the uranium deposits. Detailed geological work has been confined largely to those areas which contain the more promising uranium occurrences with at least 80 percent of such work being concentrated in the Sierra Ancha district.
Date: October 1957
Creator: Schwartz, Roland J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Structural Control of Uranium Deposits, Sierra Ancha Region, Gila County, Arizona (open access)

Structural Control of Uranium Deposits, Sierra Ancha Region, Gila County, Arizona

Abstract: The discovery and exploration of primary uranium mineralization in the Sierra Anchas of east-central Arizona made possible an analysis of the structural ore controls.
Date: August 1957
Creator: Williams, Floyd J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mining Methods and Costs, Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company, Open-Pit Mine, Gila County, Arizona (open access)

Mining Methods and Costs, Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company, Open-Pit Mine, Gila County, Arizona

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing copper mining methods and costs in Gila County, Arizona. As stated in the introduction, "this report reviews the underground mining method with emphasis on data and mechanics of block caving as exposed by the open-pit work. It describes the current operating and engineering practice in the open-pit mine with particular emphasis on physical, economic, engineering, and management factors that have affected the choice of mining method and equipment" (p. 1). This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1963
Creator: Hardwick, William R.
System: The UNT Digital Library