Lead, Copper Mines in New Mexico
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Lead, Copper Mining in New Mexico
New Mexico has 7 lead, copper-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
The earliest recorded lead, copper mine in New Mexico is Ninety Mine in Grant County, with records dating to 1904.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Grant County | 3 |
| Hidalgo County | 1 |
| Luna County | 1 |
| Socorro County | 1 |
| Taos County | 1 |
Lead, Copper Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavern and Grand Ledge | Socorro | Underground | Past Producer |
| Chapo Mine | Hidalgo | Underground | Past Producer |
| Copper Glance Mine | Grant | Past Producer | |
| Esther Prospect | Taos | Underground | Prospect |
| Lucky Bill Shaft | Grant | Underground | Past Producer |
| Name Unknown | Luna | Occurrence | |
| Ninety Mine | Grant | Past Producer |
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