Brandon

Past ProducerChromiumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyEl Dorado
Coordinates38.56573, -120.93519

Commodities

PrimaryChromium
TertiaryPlatinum, Palladium, Iridium, Ruthenium, Rhodium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1918
Last Production1918
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10029666

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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