Cueva Blanca Mine

Past ProducerKaolin, ClaySurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Coordinates36.30174, -105.65337

Commodities

PrimaryKaolin, Clay

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10248486

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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