Vest Prospect

OccurrenceNickelUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFloyd
Coordinates37.06618, -80.23339

Commodities

PrimaryNickel
SecondaryGold, Cobalt, Arsenic, Sulfur-Pyrite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1924
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080131

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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