Big Basin Group-Luis Lopez Dist

ProspectManganeseSurface-UndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySocorro
Coordinates33.96479, -106.97249

Commodities

TertiaryManganese

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface-Underground
Discovery Year1956
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10297201

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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