Champion Dumortierite Mine

Past ProducerKyanite, AluminumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyPershing
Coordinates40.32600, -118.22153

Commodities

PrimaryKyanite, Aluminum

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeHydrothermal Vein
First Production1925
Last Production1949
Discovery Year1924
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10046156

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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