Abstract
In 1948, galena-bearing quartz veins were discovered on the west coast of Mesters Vig by members of the Danish Expeditions to East Greenland (Lauge Koch Expeditions). This initial discovery led ultimately to mining at nearby Blyklippen, where a total of 545,000 tons of ore with 9.3% Pb and 9.9% Zn was produced between 1956 and 1962. Teams from Koch's expeditions had been in the area in 1936-1938 but acting on instructions from Danish Prime Minister Th. Stauning, finding of valuable metals was not permitted because of the political situation in Europe at that time.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Geology & Ore |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Dec 2005 |
Keywords
- Greenland
Programme Area
- Programme Area 4: Mineral Resources
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