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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keestrack Screen PlantRichland, MTNear CulbertsonMSHA 2402613 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/12/2015 | Excel Industries, Inc.Reported operatorRobert A Hagemeister Jr; Lonnie J HagemeisterReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| KelleySilver Bow, MTMSHA 2402021 | Lead-Zinc OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 12/14/1995 | Kelley Resource Recovery CorpReported operatorRoth StephanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kelley ComplexSilver Bow, MTMSHA 2400710 | Copper Ore NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/28/1982 | Anaconda Minerals CompanyReported operatorAtlantic Richfield CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KEM Gravel PitStillwater, MTNear NyeMSHA 2402062 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/07/2025 | KEM Ready Mix IncReported operatorKeith E MartinReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kendall MineFergus, MTMSHA 2401029 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/17/1977 | Geological Surveys IncReported operatorGeological Surveys IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KENDALL MINEFergus, MTMSHA 2401628 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/08/1999 | Cr Kendall CorpReported operatorCanyon Resources CorpReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Kenelty MineLincoln, MTMSHA 2401521 | Barite Barium OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1985 | Montana Barite CompanyReported operatorNicor Minerals IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keno PlacerBroadwater, MTMSHA 2401777 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/07/1985 | Jetco CompanyReported operatorJetco CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KenseyGolden Valley, MTNear RyegateMSHA 2402782 | Dimension SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/2026 | Venture StoneReported operatorDon JacobsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kent MineBeaverhead, MTMSHA 2401532 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1986 | Dillon Mining & MillingReported operatorBrown Carl-Fred WeilingReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kesler PitGranite, MTNear PhillipsburgMSHA 2402456 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2007 | Flint Creek Concrete Products IncReported operatorWm Park McLureReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Kingsbury ColonyPondera, MTNear ValierMSHA 2402523 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2008 | Kingsbury ColonyReported operatorMike KleinsasserReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| K & K Opsahl Pit Area 2 SiteSheridan, MTNear RedstoneMSHA 2402628 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/2013 | Oilfield Rock & Logistics LLCReported operatorGregory Peck; John SouzaReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| KLE 1Yellowstone, MTNear BillingsMSHA 2402780 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/2022 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kleeman Crusher/ScreenLewis And Clark, MTNear East HelenaMSHA 2402502 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2009 | TMK Construction, LLCReported operatorPat CalnanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Klondike Ore #2Lewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401678 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1983 | Big 3 Oilfield ServiceReported operatorKindt FrancisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Knolls Pit & PlantDawson, MTNear GlendiveMSHA 2400469 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/21/2022 | Knolls Ready MixReported operatorPeter J KnollReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| K'n'R Sand & GravelFlathead, MTNear MarionMSHA 2402453 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2009 | K'n'R Sand & GravelReported operatorDavid G TurkReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| KodiakBeaverhead, MTMSHA 2401825 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/20/1987 | Pioneer Mining CorpReported operatorDon C BurnsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KODIAK 300Lewis And Clark, MTNear HELENAMSHA 2402772 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/27/2022 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kodiak ConcreteFergus, MTNear LewistownMSHA 2402337 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/14/2013 | Kodiak ConcreteReported operatorJoseph R BridgefordReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kodiak MillMadison, MTMSHA 2401830 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/20/1987 | Pioneer Mining CorpReported operatorDon C BurnsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Koebbe Sand & Gravel PlantBig Horn, MTMSHA 2400782 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/19/1991 | Koebbe Construction Company IncReported operatorKoebbe Construction Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kolberg 271Valley, MTNear GlosgowMSHA 2402048 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/2003 | Valley County Road DepartmentReported operatorValley County-MtReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kolberg 710 KDSSilver Bow, MTNear ButteMSHA 2402421 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/29/2019 | Smith Contracting Inc.Reported operatorDavid A SmithReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kolberg Crusher/Wash PlantMadison, MTMSHA 2402017 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/04/1995 | Luzenac America, Inc.Reported operatorImerys S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kolberg MillBroadwater, MTMSHA 2401705 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/02/1986 | Arnold J KolbergReported operatorKolberg Arnold JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| KOLBERG PLANT #63-8191Fergus, MTMSHA 2402001 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/08/1999 | Montana Department Of TransportationReported operatorState Of MontanaReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| KOLMAN SCREEN PLANTFergus, MTMSHA 2402027 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/2001 | Fergus CountyReported operatorFergus County-MtReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| KONITZ PORTABLE CRUSHER #1Fergus, MTNear LewistownMSHA 2400936 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/2006 | Konitz Contracting IncReported operatorTom KonitzReported 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.