Black Spring Diatomite

Past ProducerDiatomiteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyNye
Coordinates38.55632, -117.65537

Commodities

PrimaryDiatomite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeSedimentary
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10044345

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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