Carson Mine

Past ProducerBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCampbell
Coordinates37.33700, -79.08336

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
TertiarySulfur-Pyrite, Iron

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1937
Discovery Year1937
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080182

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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