Salt Wells

Past ProducerBoron-BoratesUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
Coordinates39.33324, -118.50097

Commodities

PrimaryBoron-Borates
TertiaryPotassium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1870
Discovery Year1870
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10102210

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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