Vermiculite Mine

Past ProducerVermiculiteSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyFremont
Coordinates38.26807, -105.54641

Commodities

PrimaryVermiculite
SecondaryNiobium (Columbium)
TertiaryThorium, REE

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface
Last Production1945
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013422

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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