Mine detail: Jungle Mine

Previously called 'ConsolationJungle A & BSnooseAla MineBoiesBig Ledge'

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Location

Lat / long: 41.54161, -114.9959

Resource(N)

Primary: Barium-Barite
Other material: Barite
Discovery year: 1955

Production

Operation type: Surface
Development status: Plant
First production started: 1977

Geology

References

MRDSM234071
MAS320070357
DEP10295114
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ReporterSpear, James M.