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Location: 10 km NE from Lovelock, Nevada, United States
150 Coal Canyon RoadLovelockNevada, United States89419
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Exploration and mining activities have identified several near-surface Diatomaceous Earth (DE) deposits on the Colado Mine property. DE, commonly known as diatomite, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock that is a result of the accumulation of skeletal remains of diatoms, which are microscopic single-celled aquatic algae. Diatom skeletons are composed primarily of amorphous silica (non-crystalline SiO ). The cylindrical shape and high pore volume of these diatom skeletons provide high mechanical strength, natural filtration, and absorption capabilities.The mineable DE on the Colado property is typically observed as consisting of between one to four beds (varies by pit) separated by friable tuffaceous (compacted volcanic ash) units. The DE beds are generally white or light pink in color and tend to be very clean, while the interbedded tuffaceous units are generally gray in color. The contrast in bed coloring makes visual selection during mining relatively easy.Welded and lithic tuffs directly overly the DE beds, with Miocene to Pliocene (Tertiary) age basalt flows forming a weatheringresistant capping unit, which has helped preserve the underlying strata from being eroded.Structure within the immediate area is considered to be relatively simple when compared to other uplifted blocks, as low dip angles (generally less than 10 degrees) are noted in most of the DE beds being mined.Several high-angle displacement faults are present at the Colado Mine, however throughout the typical course of mining (overburden removal and benching into deeper DE beds), these areas are well exposed, allowing modified mining operations when required.
