Mount Hope Mine

Past ProducerZinc, LeadUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyEureka
Coordinates39.78742, -116.15897

Commodities

PrimaryZinc, Lead
SecondaryCopper, Silver, Gold
TertiaryMolybdenum, Cadmium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Discovery Year1938
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10044732

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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