Phoenix Mine

Past ProducerAntimony, Nickel, Arsenic, Cadmium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Molybdenum, Silver, ZincUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
Coordinates40.10081, -75.52042

Commodities

TertiaryAntimony, Nickel, Arsenic, Cadmium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Molybdenum, Silver, Zinc

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeUnderground
First Production1851
Discovery Year1850
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10250601

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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