Nitre Cave

Past ProducerNitrogen-NitratesUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateMissouri
CountyIron
Coordinates37.66756, -90.92042

Commodities

PrimaryNitrogen-Nitrates

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeUnderground
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10219990

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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