| Main commodities | Au |
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| Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | LG |
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| Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | A-1 |
| Latitude | 65.068 |
| Longitude | -147.39 |
| Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
| Location and accuracy | The Nils Genki prospect is located approximately 1/2 mile NW of the Chatham mine (ARDF no. LG147) in the upper Chatham Creek drainage; SE1/4SW1/4 sec. 20, T. 3 N., R. 2 E., of the Fairbanks Meridian. |
Geologic descriptionThe Nils Genki site consists of a shallow shaft on a vein that strikes N 60 E and appears to be from 10 to 12 inches wide (Hill, 1933, p. 100). The quartz is crushed and stained with both iron and arsenic oxides (Hill, 1933, p. 100). | |
| Geologic map unit | (-147.392448310749, 65.0675774727141) |
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| Mineral deposit model | Gold-quartz vein. |
| Alteration of deposit | The quartz is crushed and stained with both iron- and arsenic-oxides (Hill, 1933, p. 100). |
| Workings or exploration | A shallow shaft was driven on a quartz vein (Hill, 1933, p. 100). |
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| Indication of production | None |
| MRDS Number | 10307736 |
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ReferencesFreeman, C.J., 1992, 1991 Golden Summit project final report, volume 2: Historical summary of lode mines and prospects in the Golden Summit project area, Alaska: Avalon Development Corp., 159 p. (Report held by Freegold Recovery Inc. USA, Vancouver, British Columbia.)
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| Reporters | C.J. Freeman, J.R. Guidetti Schaefer (Avalon Development Corporation) |
| Last report date | 5/4/1999 |