29CuCopper, Gold
3 recorded sites
14th of 22 states for copper, gold · <1% of U.S. records · national view
Where they stand today
prospect 33%occurrence 67%
How it was mined
not recorded 100%
By county
Copper, Gold Mining in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has 3 copper, gold-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 copper, gold mine in Puerto Rico is Tanama Deposit, with records dating to 1958.
Copper, Gold Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Rojo | Occurrence | ||
| Cala Abajo Deposit | Prospect | ||
| Tanama Deposit | Occurrence |
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