Athena Prospects

Past ProducerFluorine-FluoriteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyHidalgo
Coordinates31.57043, -108.48894

Commodities

PrimaryFluorine-Fluorite
TertiaryCopper, Silver

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1972
Last Production1975
Discovery Year1969
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013572

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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