Nipper Prospect

OccurrenceBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyTazewell
Coordinates37.06146, -81.77483

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
First Production1880
Discovery Year1880
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10025694

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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