Hope Butte Project
OccurrenceGold, MercuryUSGS MRDS
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Coordinates | 44.07792, -117.46240 |
Commodities
| Primary | Gold, Mercury |
Mine Details
| Status | Occurrence |
| Discovery Year | 1951 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10092561 |
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.