Bornite (gold ore)

Availability

Sold

Size

10 x 6 x 1.5 cm - Cabinet 

Formula

Cu₅FeS₄ (RRUFF)

Locality

Eskay Creek mine, Iskut River, British Columbia, Canada

Tagged

sulfide , copper , ore specimen

This specimen is from the Eskay Creek mine, a polymetallic deposit, in British Columbia. Once operated by Homestake and Barrick mining companies the mine produced 3.3 million ounces of gold and 160 million ounces of silver at average grades of 45 g/t gold and 2,224 g/t silver from 1994 -2008.  It is now owned by Skeena Gold Company, who states: "Eskay Creek is renowned for being one of the highest-grade and lowest-cost open-pit precious metal mines globally. Additionally, estimated silver by-product production will surpass many primary silver mines". They are scheduled to be back online and mining in 2027. If you are seeking employment they are  looking for all jobs from engineering to front office. Click here: https://skeenagoldsilver.com/eskay-creek/

This particular specimen is Bornite which carries values of 60-80 grams/ton Gold and 1700 grams/ton Silver.