Moore Mine-Blue Shaft

Past ProducerGoldUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyUnion
Coordinates35.14622, -80.59230

Commodities

PrimaryGold
TertiarySilver, Zinc, Copper, Lead

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeHydrothermal Vein
First Production1890
Discovery Year1880
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10026528

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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