Du Pont Tunnel

ProspectNiobium (Columbium)USGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyGunnison
Coordinates38.25944, -107.06701

Commodities

PrimaryNiobium (Columbium)
SecondaryREE
TertiaryTitanium, Metal, Iron, Manganese, Thorium, Zinc, Phosphorus-Phosphates

Mine Details

StatusProspect
Discovery Year1956
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10014564

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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