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Operated during its early history by Gem Lake Mines Ltd., this mine was later the property of Diana Gold Mines Ltd. The mineralized quartz veins at this locality are in shear zones which cut gabbro. The sulphide minerals are pyrite and pyrrhotite, with lesser amounts chalcopyrite, arsenopyrite,sphalerite and galena; free gold was seen in dump material. Ankerite, calcite, chlorite and minor tourmaline are present in the veins as gangue minerals. The sheared wall rock has undergone chlorite-carbonate-pyrite alteration. This small mine - 50 tons/day - had 6 levels at 38m intervals, served by a 236m vertical shaft. The bulk of the production took place during the years 1934-36 Tons Milled - 22,680 tons Gold Recovered - 7574 oz. Silver Recovered - 375 oz. Average Grade - 0.33 oz./ton Years Worked - 1934-36
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