Balsam Gap Olivine Deposit

Past ProducerMagnesiteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
Coordinates35.42570, -83.09548

Commodities

PrimaryMagnesite
TertiaryChromium, Talc-Soapstone

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10272941

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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