Owens Lake

Past ProducerBromine, SodiumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyInyo
Coordinates36.41664, -117.95091

Commodities

PrimaryBromine, Sodium
SecondaryBoron-Borates

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeEvaporite
First Production1885
Last Production1960
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10055378

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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