Betts Sandy Bottom Property

Past ProducerBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMadison
Coordinates35.86731, -82.75542

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
TertiaryCopper, Sulfur-Pyrite, Lead, Iron, Fluorine-Fluorite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeVein
First Production1884
Discovery Year1818
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10026128

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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