Database name: |
World Sediment-Hosted Cu Deposits |
Compilers: |
R. V. Kirkham, J. J. Carriere, A. Rafer, and P. Born |
Release date: |
2015-01-27 |
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Deposit name(s): |
Kilembe |
Political location(s): |
Uganda; Nearest community: Kilembe |
Deposit clan (type): |
volcanic-associated massive sulphide |
Deposit (sub) types: |
Besshi-type; in banded qtz schist+qtz-feldspathic amphibolites |
Commodities: |
Cu; Co |
Geological ages: |
Early Proterozoic (host rocks) |
Tectonic setting: |
continental arc; multiple regimes (host rocks) |
Host rocks: |
(1) metamorphic; metasedimentary schistHost rock protoliths: | shale (lime-rich) greywacke (lime-rich) | Individual lithologies: | quartzose schist (banded) amphibolite (quartzofeldspathic) | Host rock stratigraphy: | Middle Kilembe Formation, Buganda-Toro System |
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Mineralogy: |
(concentrate): pyrite |
Qualified comments: |
(Applies to: miscellaneous comments) in banded qtz schist+qtz-feldspathic amphibolites; 5 deposits-northern/eastern & stream/Bukangama/Namhuga; highly metamorphosed/host originally lime bearing shales & greywackes |
References: |
Anonymous, 1980 |
Rehabilitation of Kilembe Mine, Uganda |
Mining Magazine, October issue, p. 281 |
Barnes, J. W., 1958 |
The Geological Environment of Copper in Uganda |
Publication, CCTA, Leopoldville, Publication code 44 |
Barnes, J. W.; Barbour, E. A.; Smit, J. S., 1962 |
Kilembe Copper Mine-Uganda |
14, in Gisements Stratiformes de Cuivre en Afrique: Symposium, 1 Partie, Lithologie, Sedimentologie (Stratiform Copper Deposits in Africa: Symposium Part 1, Lithology, Sedimentology), Edited by Lombard, J.; Nicolini, P., International Geological Congress (Copenhagen, 1960), African Geological Surveys, 1, 265 p, p. 185 - 197 |
Davis, G. R., 1969 |
Aspects of the Metamorphosed Sulphide Ores at Kilembe, Uganda |
in Sedimentary Ores, Ancient and Modern:Proceedings of 15th Inter-University Geological Congress (1967), University of Leicester, Edited by James, C. H., Special Publication, University of Leicester, Department of Geology, 1, 305 p, p. 273 - 295 |
Tanner, P. W. G., 1972 |
Regional Correlation and Stratigraphic Position of Host Rocks to the Kilembe Orebody, Uganda |
in Annual Report 1972, Edited by Tanner, P. W. G., Annual Report, Research Institute of African Geology, University of Leeds, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Leeds, 16, 65 p, p. 24 - 28 |
Tosson, S., 1980 |
The Economic Minerals of Uganda |
in Proceedings of the Fifth Conference On African Geology, Cairo, October 1979, Edited by Issawi, B., Annals, Geological Survey of Egypt, Volume 10, 1167 p, p. 881 - 896 |
Warden, A. J., 1985 |
Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda |
Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94 |
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Production data: |
Report period: from 1956 until 1978; 16,300,000 metric ton ore; Provisional entry?: yesGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.95 percent | Reference: Anonymous, 1995: Green Light for Kasese; Mining Journal, September 29 issue, p. 229 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Report period: from 1956 until 1977; 15,400,000 metric ton ore; Provisional entry?: yes; Yearly or summary?: SGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.9 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Report period: from 1956 until 1977; 1,113,000 metric ton concentrate; Provisional entry?: yes; Yearly or summary?: SGrade-commodity information: | Cu percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0% |
Resource data: |
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Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Natural Resources (NRCan) does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any purpose of Reserve and Resource information (Data) contained in this database, including whether the Data is compliant with any securities regulations or standards, and NRCan does not assume any liability with respect to any damage or loss incurred as a result of the use made of the Data.
Resource and reserve figures are historical in nature. The Data source provided with each set of figures should be cited if the Data are re-reported. |
Estimate date: 1979; 103,400 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: possible reserve - EasternGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.2 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 222,800 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: proven and probable resource - NamhigaGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 2.3 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 335,300 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: possible reserve - BuhungaGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.65 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 1,124,400 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: proven and probable reserve - EasternGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.97 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 4,120,100 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: proven and probable reserve - KilembeGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.77 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 1,410,700 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: possible reserve - BukangamaGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.37 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 521,000 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: proven and probable resource - BuhungaGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.73 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 166,800 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: proven and probable resource - OK zoneGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 2.04 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 1,849,400 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: possible reserve - KilembeGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.46 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1979; 2,085,100 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: proven and probable resource - BukangamaGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.59 percent | Reference: Warden, A. J., 1985: Reappraisal of Geological Setting and Potential of Kilembe Copper Mine, Uganda; Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Transactions, Section B: Applied E.S., Volume 94, p. 94 - 105 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
Estimate date: 1956; 14,600,000 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: estimated original resourceGrade-commodity information: | Cu: 2.3 percent | Reference: Anonymous, 1980: Rehabilitation of Kilembe Mine, Uganda; Mining Magazine, October issue, p. 281 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
1,100,000 metric ton concentrate; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: stockpile of cobaltiferous pyrite concentrate Reference: Anonymous, 1995: Green Light for Kasese; Mining Journal, September 29 issue, p. 229 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
4,100,000 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: resource ?Grade-commodity information: | Cu: 1.8 percent | Reference: Anonymous, 1986: Uganda Cobalt and Copper Update; Mining Magazine, April issue, p. 212 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0%
7,000,000 metric ton ore; Combined with production?: no; Provisional entry?: yes; Resource category: resource ?Grade-commodity information: | Cu: 0.6 percent | Reference: Anonymous, 1986: Uganda Cobalt and Copper Update; Mining Magazine, April issue, p. 212 Percent weights allocated to deposit: 100.0% |