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Gold Ore abandoned · Eureka County, Nevada

AbandonedGold OreUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateNevada
CountyEureka
Nearest TownElko
Coordinates40.71389, -116.10389

Commodities

PrimaryGold Ore

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorBarrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2602300
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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Goldstrike Mine0.0 miGold OreActive
Exodus0.0 miGold OreActive
Fraser Pit0.0 miSand, Industrial NECIntermittent
Roaster Operations0.0 miGold OreActive
Genesis0.0 miGold OreActive
South Area0.0 miGold OreActive
Leeville0.0 miGold OreActive
Meikle Mine0.0 miGold OreActive
Chukar0.0 miGold OreAbandoned
Pete Bajo0.0 miGold OreActive
Mill/autoclave Operations0.0 miGold OreActive
Palisade Pit0.0 miConstruction Sand and GravelAbandoned

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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