Rickardite Mine

Past ProducerLead, ZincUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDona Ana
Coordinates32.45624, -106.56529

Commodities

PrimaryLead, Zinc
SecondarySilver
TertiaryCopper, Tellurium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeReplacement
First Production1950
Last Production1945
Discovery Year1895
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10009936

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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