Iron Creek Mine

AbandonedCobalt OreUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateIdaho
CountyLemhi
Nearest TownChallis
Coordinates44.95583, -114.11889

Commodities

PrimaryCobalt Ore
SecondaryCopper Ore NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorIdaho Cobalt Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1002287

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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