North Harper Creek Uranium Prospect

ProspectUraniumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Coordinates35.99929, -81.80373

Commodities

PrimaryUranium
SecondaryGold, Thorium, Copper, Silver

Mine Details

StatusProspect
Deposit TypeSHEAR ZONE, PEGMATITES
Discovery Year1955
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID60001750

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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