Tungsten Ore abandoned · Elko County, Nevada
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest Town | Wells |
| Coordinates | 40.96932, -114.58744 |
| Primary | Tungsten Ore |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Brough Livestock LLC |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 2600984 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Tungsten Mill | 0.0 mi | Tungsten Ore | Abandoned |
| Long Canyon | 2.9 mi | Gold | Unknown |
| Long Canyon | 5.4 mi | Gold Ore | Active |
| Unnamed Silver near Wells, NV | 6.1 mi | Silver, Lead, Zinc, Gold | Occurrence |
| Silver Occurrence | 6.1 mi | Silver | Unknown |
| Maverick Canyon | 6.4 mi | Barium-Barite | Occurrence |
| Maverick Canyon | 6.4 mi | Barium-Barite | Occurrence |
| Pequop | 6.5 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence |
| Barite Occurrence | 6.8 mi | Barium-Barite | Occurrence |
| Oasis Pit | 8.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Copper King | 8.1 mi | Barium-Barite | Occurrence |
| Silver Mine | 9.2 mi | Silver | Unknown |
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.