North Cove Manganese Prospect

Past ProducerCalcium, Cobalt, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus-Phosphates, Silica, Zinc, Aluminum, Barium-BariteSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Coordinates35.81869, -82.00484

Commodities

TertiaryCalcium, Cobalt, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus-Phosphates, Silica, Zinc, Aluminum, Barium-Barite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface
First Production1940
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10248929

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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