Nichols Mine

Past ProducerPhosphorus-PhosphatesSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPolk
Coordinates27.89500, -82.03500

Commodities

PrimaryPhosphorus-Phosphates
TertiaryAluminum, Fluorine-Fluorite, Iron, Magnesite, Uranium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeSurface
Deposit TypeChemical Sediment, Marine
First Production1970
Discovery Year1915
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10265152

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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