Mule Canyon Mine

Gold Ore abandoned · Lander County, Nevada

AbandonedGold OreSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Nearest TownBeowawe
Coordinates40.56096, -116.89479

Commodities

PrimaryGold Ore
SecondarySilver Ore

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorNewmont Mining Corporation
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2602187
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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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