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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yard 91 - ElburnKane, ILNear ElburnMSHA 1102610 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/04/2025 | VCNA Prairie LLCReported operatorVOTORANTIM CIMENTOSReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Yard 92 - DundeeKane, ILNear East DundeeMSHA 1101626 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2004 | Prairie Material Sales, Inc. - Aggregate DivisionReported operatorPrairie GroupReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Yard 93 - ElginKane, ILNear ElginMSHA 1102374 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/31/2003 | Prairie Material Sales, Inc. - Aggregate DivisionReported operatorPrairie GroupReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Yard 96 - SpringbayWoodford, ILNear Spring BayMSHA 1102673 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/02/2008 | VCNA Prairie Aggregates Illinois, IncReported operatorVOTORANTIM CIMENTOSReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Yard 97-PontiacLivingston, ILNear PontiacMSHA 1102836 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/18/2003 | Prairie Material Sales, Inc.-Aggregate DivisionReported operatorPrairie GroupReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Yard 98 - FairburyLivingston, ILNear PontiacMSHA 1102972 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/15/2009 | VCNA Prairie, IncReported operatorVOTORANTIM CIMENTOSReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Yard R Clay PitCook, ILMSHA 1100466 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/28/1984 | American Brick CompanyReported operatorCarey R F JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Yucus Gravel PitBureau, ILMSHA 1101251 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/02/1979 | Yucus Gravel PitReported operatorYucus Gravel PitReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Zeigler #4 UgWilliamson, ILNear Johnston CityMSHA 1100627 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/14/1980 | Zeigler Coal CompanyReported operatorHouston Natural Gas CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Zeigler No 4 Culm BankWilliamson, ILNear Johnston CityMSHA 1102754 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 01/25/1988 | Old Ben Coal CompanyReported operatorZeigler Coal Holding CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Zeigler No 5Douglas, ILNear MurdockMSHA 1101845 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/27/1987 | Old Ben Coal CompanyReported operatorZeigler Coal Holding CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ziller Pit & MillLivingston, ILMSHA 1102808 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/06/1986 | Hanley Construction IncReported operatorHanley Ronald NReported 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.