Velarde Manganese Prospect 1940's

Past ProducerManganeseUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDona Ana
Coordinates32.76373, -107.14002

Commodities

PrimaryManganese
TertiaryTungsten

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1917
Last Production1955
Discovery Year1915
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10097777

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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