Ashdown Mine

AbandonedMolybdenum OreUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
Nearest TownDenio
Coordinates41.85861, -118.72778

Commodities

PrimaryMolybdenum Ore

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorAshdown Project LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2600578

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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