Tri-O-Lite

Diatomite past producer · Elko County, Nevada

Past ProducerDiatomiteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates40.75158, -116.06036

Commodities

PrimaryDiatomite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeSedimentary
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10104004
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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Tri-O-Lite0.4 miDiatomitePast Producer
Unnamed Mine near Carlin, NV0.7 miDiatomitePast Producer
Rita K1.8 miGold OreAbandoned
Maggie Creek Pit2.3 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Leeville Corridor2.5 miGoldProspect
Odis Graves3.1 miBarium-BaritePast Producer
Wagner3.1 miLeadPast Producer
Mill/autoclave Operations3.5 miGold OreActive
Palisade Pit3.5 miConstruction Sand and GravelAbandoned
Genesis3.5 miGold OreActive
Pete Bajo3.5 miGold OreActive
South Area3.5 miGold OreActive

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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