Grants Uranium District: Ambrosia Lake Subdistrict
ProducerVanadium, UraniumUSGS MRDS
Location
State
New Mexico
County
McKinley
Coordinates
35.41505, -107.82482
Commodities
Primary
Vanadium, Uranium
Secondary
Molybdenum
Tertiary
Selenium
Mine Details
Status
Producer
Deposit Type
STRATIFORM
First Production
1952
Last Production
1983
Discovery Year
1950
Data Source
USGS MRDS
Source ID
60000397
What This Means
This is an active mining operation regulated by MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration). Active mines operate under federal safety standards and are subject to regular inspections. If you live near an active mine, the operator is required to comply with environmental regulations including dust control, water discharge permits, and noise standards. Contact your state environmental agency if you have concerns about a specific operation.