HISTORICAL SITES / RESEARCH DIRECTORY
Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.
History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.
| Mine / reported location | Material / type | Reported status | Reported relationships | Available history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby TailingsSanta Cruz, AZMSHA 0202317 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/07/1987 | K & K Mining IncReported operatorK & K Mining IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rumico MillYavapai, AZMSHA 0202328 | Chromite Chromium OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/1988 | Rumico CorpReported operatorRumico CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Rummel Crusher & ScreenerSanta Cruz, AZNear PatagoniaMSHA 0203194 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/02/2025 | Rummel Construction, Inc.Reported operatorRick RummelReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| RYE CREEKGila, AZMSHA 0202684 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/1999 | Recovery I IncReported operatorRichard AmesReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Rye PitGila, AZMSHA 0201883 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/02/1980 | W R Skousen Contractor IncReported operatorSkousen W RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sacaton Pima, AZNear SacatonMSHA 0202976 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/21/2003 | Grey RockReported operatorTom NealReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sacaton PitPinal, AZMSHA 0201867 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/12/1978 | Nesbitt Contracting Company IncReported operatorNesbitt TomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sacaton Production ShaftPinal, AZMSHA 0201556 | Copper Ore NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/05/1978 | Harrison Western CorpReported operatorLilley F J CReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sacaton ShaftsPinal, AZMSHA 0201979 | Copper Ore NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 12/21/1981 | Asarco IncReported operatorAsarco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sacaton UnitPinal, AZMSHA 0200484 | Copper Ore NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1984 | Asarco IncReported operatorAsarco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sacaton Unit MillPinal, AZMSHA 0201405 | Copper Ore NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1984 | Asarco IncReported operatorAsarco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sacremento MineMohave, AZNear Bullhead cityMSHA 0202718 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/24/2007 | Dick Merritt ConstructionReported operatorRichard (Dick) MerrittReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Safford BranchGraham, AZMSHA 0200299 | Copper Ore NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/1984 | Phelps Dodge CorpReported operatorFreeport-McMoRan IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Saguaro Rock & MaterialsPima, AZMSHA 0202250 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/30/1987 | Saguaro Rock & MaterialsReported operatorAdams GuyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sahara PitMaricopa, AZMSHA 0202235 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/15/1985 | Sahara Sand & Rock IncReported operatorHodge Terrence WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SaladoApache, AZNear St. JohnsMSHA 0203093 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/17/2006 | Cedar Creek Stone LLCReported operatorChuck HumpherysReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Samoht Rock & Sand, L.L.C.Cochise, AZNear Sierra VistaMSHA 0203260 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2012 | Samoht Rock & Sand, L.L.C.Reported operatorAlice M Thomas; Albert D ThomasReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| San Bernardino PlantCochise, AZMSHA 0202515 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/05/1990 | Douglas Ready Mix & Materials IncReported operatorCamarena Francisco RaphaelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand And Gravel OperationNavajo, AZMSHA 0201742 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/12/1979 | Kayenta MaterialsReported operatorKayenta MaterialsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand And Gravel PitPinal, AZMSHA 0200686 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/1985 | Pinal Materials Company IncReported operatorPeter Kiewit Sons' IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand And Gravel PitCochise, AZMSHA 0201122 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/23/1978 | Sulphur Valley Block CompanyReported operatorSulphur Valley Block CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand And Gravel Pit And PlantPinal, AZMSHA 0200695 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/05/1978 | Saguard Concrete CompanyReported operatorCletus FreiReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS PORTABLMohave, AZNear MesaMSHA 0202812 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/03/2004 | Continental Golf & ConstructionReported operatorHarvey H LundershausenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| SANDERS PITYavapai, AZNear YavapaiMSHA 0202322 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/27/2003 | Bell EnterprisesReported operatorGary Churchill BellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sand & Gravel OperationCochise, AZNear WilcoxMSHA 0200663 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/19/2006 | Hamilton Sand & GravelReported operatorDavid L MayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & Gravel OperationMaricopa, AZMSHA 0201666 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/05/1978 | B L Gustafson MaterialsReported operatorGustafson B LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & Gravel OperationsCochise, AZMSHA 0201746 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/1996 | Sierra Ready Mix & MaterialsReported operatorSierra Ready Mix & Materials CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sand & Gravel Plant & PitPima, AZMSHA 0200707 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/21/1985 | Tucson Sand & Soil IncReported operatorHudder David L & Steven R SimpsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| San DiegoCochise, AZMSHA 0202128 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 01/05/1983 | Independence Mining CompanyReported operatorHelday GabrielReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sandretto DriveYavapai, AZNear PrescottMSHA 0203332 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/03/2019 | Prescott Dirt, LLCReported operatorSteven LeighReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.
EPA mine-site redevelopment primer ↗Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.
OSMRE abandoned mine land programme ↗Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.