Dewey and White Swan Mines

Past ProducerVanadiumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySierra
Coordinates33.05011, -107.21448

Commodities

PrimaryVanadium
SecondaryLead
TertiaryFluorine-Fluorite, Copper, Molybdenum, Tungsten, Zinc, Barium-Barite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1905
Last Production1911
Discovery Year1900
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10101371

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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