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David, Chiriquí Province, Panamai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| David | Deposit |
| Chiriquí Province | Province |
| Panama | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
8° 27' 25'' North , 82° 21' 21'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guayabal | 582 (2017) | 0.6km |
| Quinteño | 1,324 (2017) | 4.4km |
| Las Lomas | 11,726 (2015) | 4.6km |
| Mata del Nance | 1,051 (2015) | 5.0km |
| Los Papayales | 109 (2017) | 5.2km |
Blanket-type deposits of bauxite occur on the surface in Chiriqui Province for a distance of about 85 km and a width of 25 km between David and Tolé at elevations between sea level and 200 m. The deposits vary in thickness from a few centimeters up to 10 m. The main deposits at David and Tolé have different chemical compositions. The David deposit has 46% Al2O3, 17% Fe2O3 and 10% SiO2, of which 6% is reactive, while the Tolé deposit has 46% Al2O3, 28% Fe2O3 and 4% SiO2, of which 3% is reactive. The bauxite is divided into two classes, A and B, for the estimation of reserves: class A has a minimum of 30% alumina recoverable by the Bayer method, and class B has 25-30%. Reserves of class A bauxite were estimated at 37 Mt grading 36.5% Al with an average thickness of 2.2 m, and reserves of class B bauxite were 32 Mt grading 29.3% Al with an average thickness of 1.6 m. The area of the deposits is 35 km2 but it is made up of numerous small deposits.
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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North America
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North America Plate
- Central American ForearcAccretionary Complex
Panama PlateTectonic Plate
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