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Quebec · Conditional

Yates Mine — Matte Zone, Quebec

Quick answer

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.

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September 4, 2026last reviewed

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.

What to verify: Owner permission/fee access must be reconfirmed. Old workings and radioactive minerals present additional hazards; do not enter workings or handle radioactive specimens without appropriate expertise.

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.

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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.

Field-use reminder: a geological occurrence or map pin does not create a right to collect.
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