Lea Mine

Past ProducerPotassiumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyLea
Coordinates32.57097, -103.55242

Commodities

PrimaryPotassium
SecondaryUranium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1965
Last Production1981
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10012337

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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