Section 17 Mine

Past ProducerUraniumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMcKinley
Coordinates35.43949, -107.81812

Commodities

PrimaryUranium
TertiaryMolybdenum, Barium-Barite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeStratiform
First Production1960
Last Production1980
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10012283

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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