Gold, Silver Mines in Puerto Rico

79AuGold, Silver

2 recorded sites

18th of 19 states for gold, silver · <1% of U.S. records · national view

Where they stand today

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How it was mined

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By county

Gold, Silver Mining in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has 2 gold, silver-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 gold, silver mine in Puerto Rico is Cerro Avispa, with records dating to 1956.

Gold, Silver Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
Cerro AvispaOccurrence
Unnamed 43-4Occurrence

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