Rucker Mine

Past ProducerBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBotetourt
Coordinates37.38534, -79.88755

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
TertiaryIron

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1906
Discovery Year1906
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10106182

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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