Escondida
Atacama (Region II), Chile
PorphyriesCu
- Type
- Cu-Mo-Au porphyry
The largest copper mine in the world, on an Eocene-Oligocene porphyry (about 33 Ma). δ34S from -3 to +6 ‰, from a mainly magmatic source. Lead from a mixture of mantle and Andean crust (206Pb/204Pb of 19.0 to 19.8).
δ34S in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : V-CDT
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ‰ | −3 / 6 ‰ | Porphyry copper systems (2010) |
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Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Escondida, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/escondida/ (accessed 2026-10-06).
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title = {Escondida, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/escondida/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06}
}Updated : 2026-10-06