Chinle Deposits

ProspectMolybdenum, Uranium, Copper, VanadiumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateUtah, Arizona
Coordinates36.93331, -109.88400

Commodities

PrimaryMolybdenum, Uranium, Copper, Vanadium

Mine Details

StatusProspect
Deposit TypeSYNGENETIC SEDIMENT-HOSTED (NON-CARBONIFEROUS) (PENECONCORDANT, SANDSTONE)FLUVIAL SANDSTONE
First Production1948
Last Production1984
Discovery Year1904
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID60000863

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.