Trenton Canyon Porphyry Molybdenum Prospect

Molybdenum occurrence · Lander County, Nevada

OccurrenceMolybdenumSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Coordinates40.63096, -117.18511

Commodities

PrimaryMolybdenum

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
TypeSurface
Deposit Typepluton-related, porphyry molybdenum
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10310569
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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Tungsten Occurrence0.1 miTungstenUnknown
Unnamed Prospect near Valmy, NV0.2 miCopper, TungstenOccurrence
Renton Copper Prospect0.3 miCopperOccurrence
Trenton Mine1.3 miSilver, CopperPast Producer
Copper Occurrence1.3 miCopperUnknown
Trenton Canyon1.4 miGoldPlant
Copper Occurrence1.4 miCopperUnknown
Copper Occurrence2.5 miCopperOccurrence
Manganese Occurrence2.5 miManganeseOccurrence
Telluride Mine2.5 miGoldPast Producer
Telluride Mine2.6 miGold, SilverPast Producer
Crown Point Extenston2.6 miCopperPast Producer

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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