Bonanza Mine

Past ProducerCopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates41.77740, -114.85062

Commodities

PrimaryCopper
SecondaryGold, Silver
TertiaryMolybdenum

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Discovery Year1896
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10045988

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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