Lyon Deposit

OccurrenceCopperSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyLyon
Coordinates38.92821, -119.04238

Commodities

PrimaryCopper
SecondaryGold, Silver

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
TypeSurface
Discovery Year1960
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10295101

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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