The MWP occurrence is reported to occur on the shore of Alberni Inlet, north of China Creek and east of Mount Hankin.

The area is underlain by pillow lava of the Upper Triassic Karmutsen Formation, Vancouver Group. Feldspar porphyry dykes and altered volcanics are reported nearby.

Locally, a quartz vein containing chalcopyrite is reported. The vein is 6 by 0.1 metres, strikes 010 degrees and dips 65 degrees east.

Another shoreline occurrence has been observed to the north at Lone Tree Point. No description is available.

In the mid 1960’s, the area was explored by Gunnex Limited.