Rocking Chair Mine

Past ProducerBeryllium, MicaUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySanta Fe
Coordinates35.99561, -105.81029

Commodities

PrimaryBeryllium, Mica

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1955
Discovery Year1955
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10014812

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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