Barrel Springs Mine

Past ProducerBarium-BariteSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyCuster
Coordinates38.23668, -105.32890

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface
First Production1939
Last Production1939
Discovery Year1939
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013036

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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