La Jarita-Apache Group

Past ProducerMica, Beryllium, FeldsparUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Coordinates36.50448, -106.05169

Commodities

PrimaryMica, Beryllium, Feldspar
SecondaryNiobium (Columbium), Thorium, Uranium, REE
TertiaryBismuth

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1850
Last Production1965
Discovery Year1850
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10014278

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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