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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Canyon MineYavapai, AZMSHA 0202263 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/03/1985 | Ron Barnes & AssociatesReported operatorBarnes RonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bozo MineMohave, AZMSHA 0202022 | Silver OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/1981 | Bozo Mining Co-OpReported operatorKalous JoeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bracco PropertyGila, AZMSHA 0202167 | Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/22/1984 | Inspiration Mines IncReported operatorTerra Industries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bradshaw Decorative RockYavapai, AZNear PrescottMSHA 0203175 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/24/2010 | Paterno Stone Co.Reported operatorRobert C PaternoReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bradshaw Mountain Redi-Mix IiYavapai, AZMSHA 0201060 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/18/1989 | Bradshaw Mountain Redi-Mix IiReported operatorStewart KessenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Brand X PitCochise, AZNear DouglasMSHA 0203140 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/27/2008 | Brand X Sand and GravelReported operatorDerek W Garland; Pedro C SaucedoReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Brick MineSanta Cruz, AZMSHA 0201575 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/05/1984 | Ord Silver Mines IncReported operatorOrd Silver Mines IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Brothers MineCoconino, AZNear FlagstaffMSHA 0203221 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/28/2011 | Northern Arizona Materials CorpReported operatorVerl FarnsworthReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| B & R Pit #4Pima, AZMSHA 0202272 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/10/1988 | Pantano Sand & GravelReported operatorSnyder Donald EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bruce MineYavapai, AZMSHA 0200141 | Lead-Zinc OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1978 | Cyprus Bruce Copper & Zinc CompanyReported operatorCyprus Mines CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bryce Rocky FieldGila, AZNear EmeryMSHA 0203295 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/2022 | Brimhall Sand, Rock & Building MaterialsReported operatorDavid K BrimhallReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Buckeye FarmsMaricopa, AZNear BuckeyeMSHA 0203134 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/2006 | Rinker MaterialsReported operatorCemex S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Buckeye Hills PlantMaricopa, AZNear BuckeyeMSHA 0203209 | Crushed, Broken GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/27/2019 | Kilauea Crushers IncReported operatorC William NicholsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Buckeye MillMaricopa, AZMSHA 0200753 | MicaFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/12/1978 | Buckeye Mica CoReported operatorBuckeye Mica CoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Buckeye MineGila, AZNear GlobeMSHA 0203467 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2025 | Silver Bullet HoldingsReported operatorSilver Bullet Mines CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BUCKEYE PITCochise, AZNear BOWIEMSHA 0203339 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/15/2014 | KLUMP MATERIALSReported operatorMatt KlumpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Buckeye Plant #24Maricopa, AZNear BuckeyeMSHA 0203229 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/23/2012 | Phoenix San-Man IncReported operatorCraig HillsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Buckeye Sand & GravelMaricopa, AZNear BuckeyeMSHA 0202681 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/03/2008 | Buckeye Sand & GravelReported operatorHoward Libby; Rick BarnasReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BUCKHEAD MESA PITGila, AZMSHA 0202816 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/02/2001 | Gila CountyReported operatorGila County-AzReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| BUCKSKIN IICoconino, AZMSHA 0202768 | Dimension SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/2002 | Hammond Wholesale Flagstone, Inc.Reported operatorPhilip N LevinReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Buckskin PitCoconino, AZMSHA 0201601 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1979 | Judd Construction IncReported operatorJudd VaughnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Buckskin PitNavajo, AZMSHA 0201784 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/05/1979 | Gibson EnterprisesReported operatorGibson RichardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Buckskin ProjectYuma, AZMSHA 0201722 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/06/1978 | Shea Sand & GravelReported operatorJohn F SheaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Buckskin Wash HeberNavajo, AZMSHA 0202437 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/1988 | Brimhall Sand Rock & Building MaterialsReported operatorDavid K BrimhallReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BullardMaricopa, AZNear GlendaleMSHA 0203082 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/17/2012 | CalPortland CompanyReported operatorTaiheiyo Cement CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bullhead City Batch Plant & PitMohave, AZMSHA 0202201 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/25/1985 | Meadow Valley ContractorsReported operatorLewis RichardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bullhead City PitMohave, AZMSHA 0201721 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/31/1979 | Mc Cormick PropertiesReported operatorMcCormick IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BUNKER QUARRYYavapai, AZMSHA 0202822 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/05/2000 | American SandstoneReported operatorBlaser Aquisition CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Burright'S Construction PlantMohave, AZMSHA 0202449 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/1996 | Pat BurrightReported operatorBurright Bill D & PatReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Button MineYavapai, AZMSHA 0202151 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1983 | Alpine Partners IncReported operatorBaker FredReported 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.