Morning Glory Mine

Past ProducerCopper, LeadUSGS MRDS

Location

StateArizona
CountySanta Cruz
Coordinates31.42931, -110.72761

Commodities

PrimaryCopper, Lead
SecondarySilver, Gold, Zinc
TertiaryBarium-Barite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeReplacement
First Production1907
Last Production1929
Discovery Year1885
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10104153

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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