Silver Bell Mine

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The Silver Bell Mine is a former mine located south of the Mountain View Mine in Squaw Valley.

Copper, Gold, Lead, Silver[1] and Tungsten were reported.

The Silver Bell Mine is likely part of the Deephole Mining District.

In 1919, silver and lead were struck.[2]

In 1925, rich values were reported.[3]

Copper ore shipments from the Silver Bell ended in June 1951.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Silver Bell Mine," USGS
  2. ↑ "Rich Ore Found In Mine Near Gerlach," Reno Evening Gazette, October 29, 1919.
  3. ↑ "Local News," Mason Valley News (Yerington, Nevada), June 6, 1925, page 4.
  4. ↑ "Minerals Yearbook," 1954, USGS

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