Silver, Lead, Copper Mines in New Mexico

22Total Sites
1Active

Silver, Lead, Copper Mining in New Mexico

New Mexico has 22 silver, lead, copper-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. Of these, 1 are currently active operations. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.

The earliest recorded silver, lead, copper mine in New Mexico is Montezuma Mines in Sandoval County, with records dating to 1750.

By County

CountySites
Sierra County10
Sandoval County4
Grant County3
Hidalgo County3
Lincoln County1
Socorro County1

Silver, Lead, Copper Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
Pelican MineSierraProducer
Andy JohnsonSierraUndergroundPast Producer
BullionSierraUndergroundPast Producer
CaledoniaSierraUndergroundPast Producer
Christmas Tree MineHidalgoUndergroundPast Producer
Copper KingGrantUndergroundPast Producer
Daisy MineHidalgoSurface-UndergroundPast Producer
General JacksonSierraUndergroundPast Producer
GypsySierraUndergroundPast Producer
KangarooSierraUndergroundPast Producer
King 400 MineGrantUndergroundPast Producer
King Gold Shaft No. 2GrantUndergroundPast Producer
Montezuma MinesSandovalPast Producer
Negro DiggingsSocorroUndergroundProspect
Picket SpringsSierraUndergroundPast Producer
San Simon DistrictHidalgoPast Producer
Silver King TunnelLincolnUndergroundUnknown
StoweSierraUndergroundPast Producer
SuperiorSierraUndergroundPast Producer
Unnamed ProspectsSandovalOccurrence
Victo - Rovo - Novo GroupSandovalSurfaceProspect
Victo GroupSandovalSurfacePast Producer

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