La Madera-Palomas Canyon Group

OccurrenceBeryllium, MicaUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Coordinates36.43532, -106.01975

Commodities

PrimaryBeryllium, Mica
SecondaryUranium, Vanadium
TertiaryThorium, REE, Feldspar

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
First Production1925
Last Production1955
Discovery Year1910
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10014281

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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