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Ailaoshan-Red River Belt - Beiya, Machangqing, Yaoan, Habo, Tongchang, Changan Chong, Daping, Zhenyuan, Jinchang, Mojiang, Changan, Longbohe, Sin Quyen
Yunnan, China
Main commodities: Cu Au Mo




The most recent source geological information used to prepare this description was dated: 2024.     Record last updated: 23/01/2024
This description is a summary from published sources, the chief of which are listed below.
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Zhenyuan

Daping

Beiya

    Selected References
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