Unnamed Molybdenum Occurrence near Merlin, OR

Copper prospect · Josephine County, Oregon

ProspectCopperSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Section

What kind of site this is
ORE · COPPERBENCHESSECTION · ILLUSTRATIVE

Drawn as an open-pit mine, dug down in benches from the surface. The ore color stands for copper. Federal records note the kind of operation and its status, not its depth or layout, so this is a typical example rather than a survey of this site.

Location

StateOregon
CountyJosephine
Coordinates42.54562, -123.44255

Commodities

PrimaryCopper
TertiaryMolybdenum

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10207751
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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Molybdenum Occurrence0.0 miCopper, MolybdenumOccurrence
Hugo Silica0.8 miSilicaPast Producer
Hugo Silica Mine0.8 miSilicaPast Producer
Benton Mine1.4 miGold OreAbandoned
Louise Creek Pit1.9 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Louise Creek Pit1.9 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Jump Off Joe Creek Site2.0 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Jump Off Joe Creek Site2.0 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Hill Prospect2.0 miGoldPast Producer
Hill Prospect2.0 miGoldOccurrence
Abegg Stockpile Site2.0 miStonePast Producer
Abegg Stockpile Site2.0 miStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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