Quebec · Conditional
Yates Mine — Matte Zone, Quebec
Yates Mine is a historic Otter Lake fluorite/phlogopite locality with radioactive mineralization; published locality information reports owner-controlled fee collecting as of 2024. The historic Yates workings include radioactive mineralization and old mine hazards. Published locality information reports collect-for-fee access by the current owner as of 2024; confirm directly before travel and follow all owner safety restrictions.
What is Yates Mine — Matte Zone?
Yates Mine is a historic Otter Lake fluorite/phlogopite locality with radioactive mineralization; published locality information reports owner-controlled fee collecting as of 2024.
What materials are associated with this locality?
Fluorite, Phlogopite, Calcite, Apatite, Radioactive minerals.
Can I collect here?
Conditional. The historic Yates workings include radioactive mineralization and old mine hazards. Published locality information reports collect-for-fee access by the current owner as of 2024; confirm directly before travel and follow all owner safety restrictions.
Where is the mapped point?
The stored coordinate is 45.963890, -76.540830. Precision context: published Matte Zone locality coordinate.
What evidence supports this record?
Mindat locality record, updated for current-owner fee collecting status and Matte Zone coordinates; historic mine context requires extra safety caution.
What should I verify before going?
- Exact surface ownership and lawful access.
- Mineral tenure, active claims or leases where applicable.
- Protected areas, closures, local rules and operator requirements.
- Whether the material and collecting method you intend to use are allowed.
- Current safety and road/trail conditions.
When was this information last checked?
The recorded review date is September 4, 2026. Recheck current rules before field use.