Wells Cargo Mine

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The Wells Cargo fluorspar mine was developed in 1957. In 1958, 11,500 tons of fluorspar (commercial fluorite) valued at $363,000 was mined from the deposit. These mines were idle in 1985.

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Coordinates:   37°12'36"N   114°17'17"W
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