Liberty Moly Project

AbandonedMolybdenum OreSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNevada
CountyNye
Nearest TownTonopah
Coordinates38.47905, -116.24791

Commodities

PrimaryMolybdenum Ore
SecondaryCopper Ore NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorGeneral Moly Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2602069

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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