Unnamed Zinc Prospect

OccurrenceZincUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Coordinates35.92203, -81.93845

Commodities

PrimaryZinc
SecondaryCopper, Iron, Sulfur

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1930
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10079274

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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