Pyx Mine and Mill abbreviated preliminary assessment
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Date
2004-03
Authors
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
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Abstract
Assesses mine and mill site in moderate to steep side slopes, consisting of an open adit, waste rock dumps, tailings pond, and remains of a mill. A Niton XRF unit found numerous chemical elements exceeding regulations, including arsenic (595 mg/kg), lead (1720 mg/kg), and chromium (924 mg/kg). A Site Inspection is recommended.
Description
14 pp. Tables, appendices, illus.
"The Site is located approximately 6 aerial
miles southwest of the town of Granite, Oregon."
Captured June 5, 2008.
Keywords
Forest management -- Oregon -- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Hazardous waste site remediation -- Oregon -- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Abandoned mines -- Environmental aspects -- Oregon -- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest