Talc-Soapstone Mines in New Mexico
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Talc-Soapstone Mining in New Mexico
New Mexico has 5 talc-soapstone-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 talc-soapstone mine in New Mexico is Hembrillo Talc Mine in Dona Ana County, with records dating to 1917.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Dona Ana County | 3 |
| Sierra County | 2 |
Talc-Soapstone Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hembrillo | Sierra | Surface | Past Producer |
| Hembrillo Talc Mine | Dona Ana | Past Producer | |
| Red Rock | Dona Ana | Surface | Past Producer |
| Red Rock Mine | Dona Ana | Past Producer | |
| Red Rock Talc Mine 1941 | Sierra | Past Producer |
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