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The '''Lucky Knock Mine''' is a [[Mining|mine]] located in [[Okanogan County, Washington|Okanogan County]] near [[Ellisford, Washington]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Lucky Knock Mine |url=https://thediggings.com/mines/14389 |
The '''Lucky Knock Mine''' is a [[Mining|mine]] located in [[Okanogan County, Washington|Okanogan County]] near [[Ellisford, Washington]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Lucky Knock Mine |url=https://thediggings.com/mines/14389 |website=Diggings}}</ref> The Lucky Knock Mine is located in the [[Rocky Mountains|Northern Rocky Mountains]], which is a [[Physiographic province|physical geographic province]] within the [[Rocky Mountain System]].<ref name=":0" /> Sometimes the mine can be called the Lawrence Mine.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date= |title=Lucky Knock Mine, Okanogan County, Washington, USA |url=https://www.mindat.org/loc-15063.html |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=Mindat.org}}</ref> The current owner is E. A. Magill. |
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In 1941, 42 tons of hand-sorted ore, with a grade of 30.47% [[antimony]] (Sb), were shipped to [[Harshaw Chemical Co.]] in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> That same year, [[Whitestone Mines, Inc.]] acquired the property and secured a [[quitclaim deed]].<ref name=":0" /> In 1948, seven shipments were made, totaling 47 tons of hand-sorted material that averaged 55.9% [[antimony]] (Sb).<ref name=":1" /> In that same year, [[E. A. |
In 1941, 42 tons of hand-sorted ore, with a grade of 30.47% [[antimony]] (Sb), were shipped to [[Harshaw Chemical Co.]] in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> That same year, [[Whitestone Mines, Inc.]] acquired the property and secured a [[quitclaim deed]].<ref name=":0" /> In 1948, seven shipments were made, totaling 47 tons of hand-sorted material that averaged 55.9% [[antimony]] (Sb).<ref name=":1" /> In that same year, [[E. A. Magill]] acquired a [[lease]] and cleaned up the workings.<ref name=":0" /> |
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=== 1960s === |
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Revision as of 19:22, 22 November 2024
The Lucky Knock Mine is a mine located in Okanogan County near Ellisford, Washington.[1] The Lucky Knock Mine is located in the Northern Rocky Mountains, which is a physical geographic province within the Rocky Mountain System.[1] Sometimes the mine can be called the Lawrence Mine.[2] The current owner is E. A. Magill.
Antimony is the primary ore produced at the site, with stibnite being the chief source of this metal. Other minerals found here include sphalerite, along with gangue minerals such as calcite and quartz. The site also contains zinc and limestone.
History
1900s
William Ingram discovered the Lucky Knock Mine in 1904.[1] Around 1907, approximately 40 tons of material, assayed at 62% antimony (Sb), were shipped.[2] The initial development of the Lucky Knock Mine involved the creation of an open pit known as "Pit D," which was developed during 1907-1908.[1]
1910s
After 1908, the Lucky Knock Mine remained idle until 1915.[1] During the period from 1915 to 1917, significant underground work was carried out at the site, which included driving two adits and constructing a plant to convert stibnite into antimony oxide for bathtub enamel production.[1][2] Additionally, some high-grade stibnite was shipped during this time.[2] By 1918, the property had been closed down.[1] Between 1910 and 1920, a 321-foot well was drilled to supply water for the plant, although no stibnite was encountered during the drilling.[1]
1920s
In 1920, six claims encompassing the property were patented, despite all the workings and the mineralized area being confined to a single claim known as the Lucky Knock.[1] After 1921, the workings collapsed.[1]
1940s
In 1941, 42 tons of hand-sorted ore, with a grade of 30.47% antimony (Sb), were shipped to Harshaw Chemical Co. in Los Angeles.[1][2] That same year, Whitestone Mines, Inc. acquired the property and secured a quitclaim deed.[1] In 1948, seven shipments were made, totaling 47 tons of hand-sorted material that averaged 55.9% antimony (Sb).[2] In that same year, E. A. Magill acquired a lease and cleaned up the workings.[1]
1960s
In 1967, limited production was carried out by Lucky Knock.[1]