St. Christopher Columbite Placer
OccurrenceTantalum, Niobium (Columbium), Mica, REEUSGS MRDS
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Coordinates | 36.52365, -106.03669 |
Commodities
| Primary | Tantalum, Niobium (Columbium), Mica, REE |
Mine Details
| Status | Occurrence |
| Discovery Year | 1895 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10009809 |
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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