Emmett and Elgin Mine

Gold past producer · Pima County, Arizona

Past ProducerGoldUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateArizona
CountyPima
Coordinates31.70953, -111.60790

Commodities

PrimaryGold
SecondaryCopper, Silver

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeUnderground
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10210942
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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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