Mine detail: Morton-Manistee

Previously called 'Morton ThiokolMorton SaltMorton Chem. Div.'

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Location

Lat / long: 44.2428, -86.30807

Resource(B)

Primary: Magnesite
Tertiary: Bromine

Production

Operation type: Brine Operation
Development status: Producer
First production started: 1940

Geology

References

MAS261010010
DEP10243592
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ReporterBowyer, R.C.