Clegg Copper Mine

Past ProducerCopperUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyLee
Coordinates35.59065, -79.13336

Commodities

PrimaryCopper
SecondaryGold, Zinc, Lead

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeHydrothermal Vein
Last Production1890
Discovery Year1890
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10055226

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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