Container Mine

Past ProducerMercuryUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyEsmeralda
Coordinates37.85771, -118.24955

Commodities

PrimaryMercury
TertiaryBarium-Barite, Antimony

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Discovery Year1927
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10046899

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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