Lone Springs Mine

Past ProducerClayUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyEsmeralda
Coordinates37.40384, -117.69286

Commodities

PrimaryClay
TertiaryTalc-Soapstone

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeReplacement
Discovery Year1936
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10046856

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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