Copper Plate Mine

Past ProducerSilicaSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateArizona
CountyPima
Coordinates31.76793, -110.46287

Commodities

PrimarySilica
SecondaryCopper, Silver

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface
First Production1957
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10113401

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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