Tonuco Mine

Past ProducerFluorine-FluoriteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDona Ana
Coordinates32.60095, -106.98225

Commodities

PrimaryFluorine-Fluorite
TertiaryBarium-Barite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1918
Last Production1928
Discovery Year1917
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10012970

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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