Bench Creek Placer

ProspectREEPlacerUSGS MRDS

Location

StateIdaho
CountyCuster
Coordinates44.30798, -115.23455

Commodities

PrimaryREE
TertiaryNiobium (Columbium), Tantalum, Thorium

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypePlacer
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10265480

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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