MINING ISSUE / SITE
Southwestern New Mexico
Proposed copper mine Proposed / permitting-development
ABOUT THIS ISSUE
Overview
The Copper Flat project is a proposed copper mine located near Hillsboro, New Mexico, with a history of mineral exploration dating back more than a century. The deposit contains copper along with associated minerals such as gold and molybdenum. The project has been advanced by New Mexico Copper Corporation, which has worked to restart copper production at the historic Copper Flat mining district.
DETAILS
Issue Information
REGION
Southwestern New Mexico
TYPE / STATUS
Proposed copper mine Proposed / permitting-development
LOCATION
32.968933
-107.53326