Elkhorn Placer Claim
OccurrenceNiobium (Columbium), Thorium, Uranium, TantalumUSGS MRDS
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Granite |
| Coordinates | 46.19378, -113.68565 |
Commodities
| Tertiary | Niobium (Columbium), Thorium, Uranium, Tantalum |
Mine Details
| Status | Occurrence |
| Deposit Type | Placer |
| Discovery Year | 1954 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10022681 |
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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