Red Rock Talc Mine 1941

Past ProducerTalc-SoapstoneUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySierra
Coordinates32.94929, -106.59446

Commodities

PrimaryTalc-Soapstone

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeMetamorphic
First Production1942
Last Production1945
Discovery Year1941
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10011916

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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