Canal Tunnel Hematite Magnetite Prospect

Past ProducerIronUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Coordinates37.53145, -78.89974

Commodities

PrimaryIron

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Last Production1881
Discovery Year1880
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10106396

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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