Cornwallis Peninsula Barite-Witherite Prospects

ProspectBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateAlaska
Coordinates56.92806, -134.20193

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
SecondaryStrontium

Mine Details

StatusProspect
Discovery Year1931
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10002451

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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