| Deposit ID | 10143793 |
|---|---|
| MRDS ID | W026164 |
| MAS/MILS ID | 0160290160 |
| Record type | Deposit |
| Current site name | Trail Creek Proposed Mine |
| Alternate or previous names | Trail Creek Lease, Aspen Range Property, Johnson Creek, Johnson Creek, Area B, 33-35, Johnson Creek, Area D, 36-51, Slug Creek Syncline |
| Point of reference | Ore Body |
|---|---|
| Geographic coordinates: | -111.4244, 42.73552 (WGS84) |
| Elevation | 2073 |
| Location accuracy | 10000(meters) |
Political divisions (FIPS codes)
Caribou(county)
Idaho(state)
United States(country)
North America(continent)
Land(continent)
USGS map quadrangles
Johnson Creek(quadrangle 1:24,000 scale)
Soda Springs(quadrangle 1:100,000 scale)
Preston(quadrangle 1:250,000 scale)
Hydrologic units (watersheds)
Blackfoot(hydrologic unit)
Upper Snake(hydrologic accounting unit)
Upper Snake(hydrologic subregion)
Pacific Northwest(hydrologic region)
Federal lands
ST(Federal land areas administered by ST)
| Country | State | County |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Idaho | Caribou |
| Meridian | Township | Range | Section | Fraction | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 008 S | 043 E | 03,04,09,10,15,22 | Idaho |
| Commodity | Importance |
|---|---|
| Phosphorus-Phosphates | Primary |
| Fluorine-Fluorite Critical | Tertiary |
| REE Critical | Tertiary |
| Uranium | Tertiary |
| Vanadium Critical | Tertiary |
| Materials | Type of material |
|---|---|
| Calcite | Unknown |
| Chalcedony | Unknown |
| Collophane | Unknown |
| Dolomite | Unknown |
| Kaolinite | Unknown |
| Limonite | Unknown |
| Montmorillonite | Unknown |
| Orthoclase | Unknown |
| Pyrite | Unknown |
| Quartz | Unknown |
| Sericite | Unknown |
| Result | 119 SAMPLES OF STRATIGRAPHIC SEQUENCE GAVE 36.9 % P2O5 MAX ( SECTION 23) |
|---|
| Model code | 243 |
|---|---|
| USGS model code | 34c |
| Deposit model name | Phosphate, upwelling type |
| Host or associated | Host | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock type | |||
| Rock unit name | Phosphoria Formation | ||
| |||
| Host or associated | Host | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Clastic Sedimentary Rock > Shale | ||
| Rock type qualifier | Phosphatic Shale | ||
| Rock unit name | Phosphoria Formation | ||
| |||
| Host or associated | Host | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Chemical Sediment > Chert | ||
| Rock unit name | Phosphoria Formation | ||
| |||
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | |
| Rock unit name | Wells Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Carbonate > Limestone |
| Rock unit name | Wells Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Clastic Sedimentary Rock > Sandstone |
| Rock unit name | Wells Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | |
| Rock unit name | Dinwoody Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Clastic Sedimentary Rock > Shale |
| Rock unit name | Dinwoody Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Carbonate > Limestone |
| Rock unit name | Dinwoody Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | |
| Rock unit name | Thaynes Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Carbonate > Limestone |
| Rock unit name | Thaynes Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Clastic Sedimentary Rock > Sandstone |
| Rock unit name | Thaynes Formation |
| Host or associated | Associated |
|---|---|
| Rock type | Sedimentary Rock > Clastic Sedimentary Rock > Shale |
| Rock unit name | Thaynes Formation |
| Ore Body (1) | -111.4244, 42.73552 |
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| Type of structure | Regional |
|---|---|
| Structure name | Schmid Syncline |
| Type of structure | Regional |
| Structure name | Slug Creek Syncline |
| Type of structure | Regional |
| Structure name | Aspen Range Anticline |
| Type of structure | Regional |
| Structure name | Aspen Range Anticline |
| Type of structure | Regional |
| Structure name | Johnson Fault |
| Type of structure | Local |
| Structure name | Small Folds And Faults |
| General form | TABULAR, SEDIMENTARY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | N25W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dip | 25E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thickness | 11.2M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 6800M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Width | 180M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Area | 534HA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depth to top | 0M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| General form | TABULAR, SEDIMENTARY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | N25W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dip | 25E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thickness | 1.8M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 6096M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Width | 76M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depth to top | 0M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| General form | TABULAR |
|---|---|
| Strike | N20W |
| Dip | 24E |
| Thickness | 59M |
| Length | 14484M |
| Width | 307M |
| Area | 445HA |
| Depth to top | 60M |
| Operation type | Surface |
|---|---|
| Development status | Prospect |
| Commodity type | Both |
| Deposit size | Medium |
| Significant | Yes |
| Mining method | Open Pit |
| Milling method | Washing |
| District name | Trail Creek |
|---|---|
| District name | Soda Springs Area |
| District name | Slug Creek |
| Type of mineral rights | Federal Lease |
|---|---|
| Type of mineral rights | State Lease |
| Type of mineral rights | Patented |
| Ownership category | State |
|---|
| Type | Owner |
|---|---|
| Owner | U.S. Bureau Of Land Management |
| Year | 1978 |
| Type | Owner |
|---|---|
| Owner | State Of Idaho |
| Home office | Idaho |
| Year | 1978 |
| Type | Owner-Operator |
|---|---|
| Owner | Monsanto Co. |
| Home office | Missouri |
| Year | 1980 |
| Type | Owner |
|---|---|
| Owner | U.S. Forest Service |
| Year | 1978 |
| Type | In-situ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimate year | 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Measured | 27000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Demonstrated | 27000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total resources | 27000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | In-situ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimate year | 1975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indicated | 42000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Demonstrated | 42000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total resources | 42000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | In-situ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimate year | 1975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indicated | 12000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Demonstrated | 12000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total resources | 12000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | In-situ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimate year | 1975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indicated | 54000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Demonstrated | 54000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total resources | 54000000mt ore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type of workings | Surface | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Area | 154HA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Agency | Database name | Acronym | Record ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bureau of Mines | Minerals Availability System | MAS | 0160290160 | |
| USGS | Mineral Resources Data System | MRDS | W026164 | data consolidated into this record |
| Idaho Geological Survey | Idaho Mines and Prospects | IMP | PR__66 | http://www.idahogeology.org/ |
| U.S. Bureau of Mines | Minerals Availability System | MAS | 0160290044 | data consolidated into this record |
Gulbrandsen, R. A., Mc Laughlin, K. P., Hunkala, F. S., And Clabaugh, S. E., 1956, Geology Of The Johnson Creek Quadrangle, Caribou County Idaho: U. S. Geologic Survey Bulletin 1042-A, 23 P.
Long, A.E., 1949, U.S. Bureau Of Mines Rept. Of Inv. 4597.
Mc Kelvey, V.E. And Others, 1953, U.S.G.S. Circular 301.
Emigh, G. D., 1958, Petrography, Mineralogy And Origin Of Phosphate Pellets In The Phosphoria Formation: Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology, Pamphlet No. 114, 60 P.
Martin, G. W., 1958, Mineralogy Of Phosphate Oolites: Economic Geology, V. 53, No. 8, December, P. 1046-1048.
Garrand, L. J., 1975, Phosphate Study Southeastern Idaho, For U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Caribou National Forest, U.S. Department Of Agriculture Contract No. 50-820: Garrand Corp.
U.S Geological Survey, Bureau Of Land Management, And Forest Service, 1978, Final Environmental Impact Statement/ Development Of Phosphate Resources In Southeastern Idaho, Four Volumes.
Carter, Russell A., 1978, An Integrated Industry - Phosphate Mining And Milling In Idaho: Mining Engineering, V. 30, No. 1, P. 29-36.
Garrand, Leonard, 1975, Phosphate Study Southeastern Idaho
Day, R. L., 1973, Trends In The Phosphate Industry Of Idaho And The Western Phosphate Field: Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology, Pamphlet 155, 63 P.
Li, Ta M., 1978, Southeastern Idaho Phosphate Mining: How An Environmental Impact Statement Distorts Growth Plans: Mining Engineering, V. 30, No. 1, P. 25-28.
Mc Divitt, J. F., 1956, Economic Evaluation Of Phosphate And Other Minerals In Southern Idaho: Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology, Pamphlet No. 111, 48 P.
Powell, J. D., 1974, Evaluation Of Phosphate Resources In Southeastern Idaho: Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology, Information Circular No. 25, 33 P.
Rule, A. R., D. E. Kirby, And D. C. Dahlin, 1978, Recent Advances In Beneficiation Of Western Phosphates: Mining Engineering, V. 30, No. 1, P. 37-40.
Service, A. L., 1966, An Evaluation Of The Western Phosphate Industry And Its Resources (In Five Parts), 3. Idaho: U.S. Bureau Of Mines, Report Of Investigations 6801, 201 P.
Service, A. L., And Petersen, N. S., 1967, An Evaluation Of The Western Phosphate Industry And Its Resources (In Five Parts) Trends And Outlook: U.S. Bureau Of Mines, Report Of Investigations 6935, 131 P.
Service, A. L. And Popoff, C. C., 1964, An Evaluation Of The Western Phosphate Industry And Its Resources (In Five Parts), 1. Introduction Review: U.S. Bureau Of Mines, Report Of Investigations 6485, 86 P.
Thompson, M. E., 1953, Distribution Of Uranium In Rich Phosphate Beds Of The Phosphoria Formation: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 988-D, P. 45-65
Thompson, M.E ., 1954, Further Studies Of The Distribution Of Uranium In Rich Phosphate Beds Of The Phosphoria Formation: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1009-D, P. 107-122
| Subject category | Comment text |
|---|---|
| Deposit | Average Width Of Mineralization (G-Awm) For Matrix 1 Col 1 & Matrix 2 Col 1 Is That Measured Downdip 25 Degrees Average Thickness Of Mineralized Zone (G-Awm) Is A Cumula- Tive Figure Representing Minable Phosphate Strata And Does Not Include Intervening Strata Of Waste. In Matrix 3, Columns 1,2,&3 G-Awm Was Left Blank. Awm Is Variable In These Columns As One Goes From P-50 To P-10 Percent Quantity Levels. P-50 Represents The Situation Of The Mineralized Strata Continuing To A Depth Of 250 At The Same Constant Angle As It Dips At The Surface. P-25 De- Picts The Resource Possibility In The Situation Where The Strata Changes Inclination To Horizontal At Depth To Lease Boundary. P-10 Percent Shows What Resource May Be Present If The Strata Increased Its Dip To An Average Of 45 Degree At Depth To The Lease Boundary. Basic Thicknesses Of Phosphate Zones From Established Nearby U.S. Geologic Survey Measured Stratigraphic Section And Not From Company Sources. P205 Enrichment Near Surface Due To Leaching Results In Highest Grades This Enrichment Regionally Averages 250 M. |
| Deposit | Leaching Of Calcium Results In Greater P2o5 Percentage. This Evaluated Area Also Involes Trail Creek District. Average Length Of Mineralized Zone Is Actually Outcrop Lengt Areas, B,D, Etc. Refer To Phosphate Study By Garrand Corp. Most Of These Deposits Are Leased. The Rest Is Not Leased. |
| Type | Date | Name | Affiliation | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporter | 01-JUN-76 | Siefken, Robert R. (Miller, Pat) | U.S. Geological Survey | |
| Reporter | 13-JUN-94 | Crockett | U.S. Bureau of Mines | |
| Reporter | 07-MAR-95 | Buckingham, David A. | U.S. Bureau of Mines |
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