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Landscape between Cafuca Mine and Currais Novos
Entrance to the Cafuca Scheelite Mine
The mine was once run by Union Carbide, they produced approximately 40 t/month of WO3 concentrate.
At least 3 high grade ore shoots are known at Cafuca. This particular one contains some 3 % WO3.
Close-up view of high grade ore with garnet, diopside and scheelite.
According to CPRM, the Brazilian Geological Survey, the main ore shoot contains some 1,300 t of WO3 (unspecified category).