Gahagan Barite Mines

Past ProducerBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMadison
Coordinates35.89979, -82.74596

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
TertiaryCopper, Fluorine-Fluorite, Iron, Sulfur

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10272910

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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