Pidlite Pegmatite Mine

Past ProducerLithium, TantalumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Miguel
Coordinates35.87033, -105.49084

Commodities

PrimaryLithium, Tantalum
SecondaryRubidium, Mica
TertiaryBeryllium, Niobium (Columbium)

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Discovery Year1935
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10014821

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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