Porter Mine

OccurrenceGoldUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRandolph
Coordinates35.67092, -79.67949

Commodities

PrimaryGold
TertiaryMolybdenum, Tin, Copper

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Deposit TypeStockwork
Discovery Year1886
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10026516

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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