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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Arrow Stone CompanyCoconino, AZNear FredoniaMSHA 0202975 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/2002 | Silver Arrow Stone Company LLCReported operatorRobert B Smith; Lawrence L CaseboltReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Silver Bell MillPima, AZMSHA 0200851 | Copper Ore NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/27/1993 | Asarco IncReported operatorAsarco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Silver Cross MineMaricopa, AZMSHA 0201989 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/18/1988 | Amca Industries IncReported operatorMartin CharlesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SILVER KINGPinal, AZNear superiorMSHA 0202686 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/2002 | Silver King MiningReported operatorJoe DeenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Silver King MinePinal, AZMSHA 0201981 | Silver OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/1982 | Guzman Construction CompanyReported operatorMike Guzman JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SILVER KING MINEPinal, AZNear Silver KingMSHA 0202859 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/30/2005 | Silver King MiningReported operatorJoe DeenReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Silver Queen MineMohave, AZNear WikieupMSHA 0203312 | Potassium CompoundsUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/2016 | The Silver Queen Mine LLCReported operatorLucretia Emmett; John EmmettReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Silver StarYavapai, AZNear WilhoitMSHA 0203464 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/2023 | Native Metals, LLCReported operatorRoderick B HerringReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Silver Tech MinesCochise, AZMSHA 0202001 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/17/1986 | Silver Tech Mines IncReported operatorRobert W McPhersonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SINGELTON MINECoconino, AZMSHA 0202885 | Dimension SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/30/2001 | V & E StoneReported operatorVan B FallsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Skunk Creek PitMaricopa, AZMSHA 0201942 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/23/1981 | Maricopa Materials IncReported operatorMaricopa Materials IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Slate Creek PitGila, AZNear PaysonMSHA 0203287 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2012 | Gila Concrete LLCReported operatorLawrence MallekReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SLEEPING BEAUTY MINEGila, AZNear GlobeMSHA 0202416 | TurquoiseSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/17/2012 | Sleeping Beauty TurquoiseReported operatorMonty P NicholsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| SnowflakeNavajo, AZNear SnowflakeMSHA 0203364 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/2020 | Hatch Construction and Paving IncReported operatorLynn HatchReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Soccoro Reef MineYuma, AZMSHA 0201902 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/15/1979 | Jordan Industries IncReported operatorJordan Industries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Solstice No 1Cochise, AZMSHA 0201951 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/29/1982 | Southwest Resources IncReported operatorSchultze RayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sonas PitLa Paz, AZNear VicksburgMSHA 0203220 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/07/2010 | Dobbins & Dobbins Reported operatorJames S Dobbins; Frederick H DobbinsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sonora Environmental LLC dba B & R MatsPima, AZNear PimaMSHA 0200704 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/2008 | B & R Materials Reported operatorLee Jolley; Larry MillerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sonora Rock & Sand-Coolidge LLCPinal, AZNear CoolidgeMSHA 0203155 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/23/2008 | Sonora Environmental LLCReported operatorLee Jolley; Larry MillerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Southern Redi-MixMaricopa, AZMSHA 0202121 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/30/1984 | Southern Redi MixReported operatorSouthern Redi MixReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| South MountainCochise, AZNear ElfridaMSHA 0203521 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/2025 | Sun Cor Underground IncReported operatorTerri L Harguess; Sammy D HarguessReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| SOUTH MTN. GRAY GREENMaricopa, AZMSHA 0202837 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/30/2002 | All Star Materials CorpReported operatorGlen Betenbough; Katherine BetenboughReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Southwestern Gypsum MinesLa Paz, AZMSHA 0202432 | GypsumSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/06/1989 | Southwestern Gypsum MinesReported operatorRivera Philip AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Southwest Salt CompanyMaricopa, AZMSHA 0201813 | Salt, Brine EvaporatedSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | Southwest Salt CompanyReported operatorSouthwest Salt CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SOUTH WEST SAND & GRAVEL INCMaricopa, AZNear GlendaleMSHA 0202618 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/02/2006 | South West Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorRoger A Van CampReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Speed Leach Mill #1Yavapai, AZMSHA 0201980 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/27/1981 | J & C Mining CompanyReported operatorBisel CharlieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Springgold Mining & Milling IncorporatedMohave, AZMSHA 0202016 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/21/1983 | Springgold Mining & Milling IncReported operatorSpringgold Mining & Milling IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Standard Concrete IncorporatedMaricopa, AZMSHA 0201977 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/29/1986 | Standard Concrete IncReported operatorWilliam E HintzeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Star DevelopmentNavajo, AZMSHA 0202267 | PumiceSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1985 | Star ConstructionReported operatorStar ConstructionReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Star PlacerYavapai, AZMSHA 0202436 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/22/1989 | Star Placer CorpReported operatorStar Placer CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView 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.