Elkton Mines and Prospects

Past ProducerManganese, IronUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRockingham
Coordinates38.39032, -78.61640

Commodities

PrimaryManganese, Iron
TertiaryCobalt, Nickel

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1888
Discovery Year1888
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10067824

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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