Bonsack Prospect

Past ProducerZinc, LeadUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBotetourt
Coordinates37.33062, -79.86283

Commodities

PrimaryZinc, Lead
SecondaryCopper, Sulfur-Pyrite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1888
Last Production1895
Discovery Year1887
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080203

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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