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Yangtze River Belt - Chengchao, Tieshan, Jinshandian, Tongshankou, Tongloshan, Fengshan, Chengmenshan, Wushan, Longqiao, Shaxi, Washan
China
Main commodities: Fe Cu Mo Au




The most recent source geological information used to prepare this description was dated: 2020.     Record last updated: 24/01/2025
This description is a summary from published sources, the chief of which are listed below.
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    Selected References
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Yu, J., Chen, Y., Mao, J., Pirajno, F. and Duan, C.,  2011 - Review of geology, alteration and origin of iron oxide–apatite deposits in the Cretaceous Ningwu basin, Lower Yangtze River Valley, eastern China: Implications for ore genesis and geodynamic setting: in    Ore Geology Reviews   v.43, pp. 170-181.
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