Majuba Hill Mine
Antelope Mining District, Pershing County, Nevada, USA
Key Information
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The Majuba Hill Mine is in Pershing County, Nevada, about 35 miles north of Lovelock, at 6,250 feet elevation, known for tin, copper, and rare secondary minerals like Clinoclase.
It features a Rhyolite porphyry complex with hydrothermal mineral formation, active during World Wars I and II, now likely closed but explored recently for copper, silver, and gold.
The area has a high desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, featuring sagebrush, cacti, and wildlife like coyotes and lizards, with a rich mining history.
Location and Minerals
The Majuba Hill Mine is located in a remote part of Pershing County, Nevada, approximately 35 miles north of Lovelock, at an elevation of 6,250 feet. This site is renowned among mineral enthusiasts for its production of tin and copper, alongside rarer secondary minerals such as Clinoclase, Metatorbernite, Scorodite, Chalcophyllite, Parnauite, Olivenite, and Arthurite, with the Tin Stope being particularly noted for exceptional Clinoclase specimens.
Geological and Historical Context
Geologically, the mine is set within a Rhyolite porphyry complex that intruded into Triassic sedimentary rocks, mainly shale, with ore deposits formed through hydrothermal processes in brecciated zones and fractures. Historically, it was discovered in 1907, with significant production during World Wars I and II, and recent explorations suggest potential for further copper, silver, and gold deposits, indicating ongoing interest despite likely closure.
Climate and Ecology
The climate is typical of a high desert, with hot, dry summers and mild winters, supporting flora like sagebrush, creosote, greasewood, yucca, and cacti. Fauna includes adapted species such as coyotes, rabbits, snakes, lizards, and various birds, enhancing the area's ecological interest for visitors.