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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackjackBlaine, MTNear Chinook MontanaMSHA 2401510 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/01/1980 | Blaine WarburtonReported operatorWarburton BlaineReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Black Jack Slate & StoneBeaverhead, MTNear PumaMSHA 2402299 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/2008 | Black Jack Slate & StoneReported operatorDARRIN CLOUSEReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Black Patchmine ClaimsJefferson, MTMSHA 2401782 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/1985 | A-Gem Exploration & Mining Company IncReported operatorRoy L ArmstrongReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Black Pine MineGolden Valley, MTMSHA 2401147 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/09/1994 | Asarco IncReported operatorAsarco IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Black WidowLewis And Clark, MTMSHA 2401526 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/21/1980 | Leroy MckellarReported operatorLeroy MckellarReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blahnik PortableRavalli, MTNear HamiltonMSHA 2401910 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/25/2006 | Blahnik Construction IncReported operatorCRH PLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Blaine Ready MixBlaine, MTNear ChinookMSHA 2401995 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/22/2003 | Blaine Ready Mix IncReported operatorDean Van VoastReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Blaine Sand & GravelBlaine, MTMSHA 2401397 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/16/1983 | Blaine Sand & GravelReported operatorCedarberg Brice CReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BLM BENT #4Valley, MTNear GlasgowMSHA 2402691 | Clay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/29/2019 | Imerys Minerals USA, Inc.Reported operatorPlatinum Equity LLCReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| BLM SCREEN PLANTFergus, MTMSHA 2402106 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/05/2001 | U S Bureau Of Land ManagementReported operatorUnited States GovernmentReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Blue Bird MineLincoln, MTMSHA 2401423 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/26/1985 | Libby Resources IncReported operatorLibby Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blue Moon PitFlathead, MTNear Columbia FallsMSHA 2400500 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/28/2022 | Hamilton Sand & Gravel LLCReported operatorHoward D HamiltonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Blue Moon PitFlathead, MTMSHA 2401729 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/1984 | Lawrence NesuacilReported operatorLawrence NesuacilReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| B & N PortableFallon, MTMSHA 2400866 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/1986 | B & N ConstructionReported operatorHufford Gordon AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| B & N Portable CrusherPark, MTMSHA 2401495 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/29/1984 | B & N Construction IncReported operatorArthur R BrandReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Boaz MineBeaverhead, MTNear ArgentaMSHA 2402824 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 01/13/2026 | Yellow Band Operating LLCReported operatorGold Express Mines IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Boaz Mine GroupMadison, MTMSHA 2401943 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1993 | Gold Eagle MillReported operatorHansard Don & Randy MackReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Boisverts HillLincoln, MTNear PlainsMSHA 2402378 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/26/2007 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bokma PitPondera, MTMSHA 2400831 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1984 | Rocky Mountain Ready MixReported operatorLewis Gary AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bon-AccordBeaverhead, MTMSHA 2401972 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/30/1993 | Tri-State ConsultingReported operatorGoddard RogerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BON ACCORD VENTUREBeaverhead, MTNear DillonMSHA 2402190 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/2002 | P K M MiningReported operatorMarty PuryerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bonanza MineGranite, MTMSHA 2401564 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1981 | Allan LoobeyReported operatorAllan LoobeyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bonser ConstructionCascade, MTNear FairfieldMSHA 2402368 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/2006 | Bonser ContructionReported operatorGeorge William BonserReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Boroni Portable CrusherSilver Bow, MTMSHA 2401509 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1988 | Boroni Construction CompanyReported operatorBoroni FrankReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bosal #1 ClaimMadison, MTMSHA 2401431 | TalcUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/23/1979 | Cyprus Industrial Minerals CompanyReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Boss TweedMadison, MTMSHA 2401407 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/1987 | Denimil Resources (Us) IncReported operatorEngel Frank & MichaelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Boulder Chief MineJefferson, MTMSHA 2401011 | Silver OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/1985 | Watkins EnterprizesReported operatorWatkins FrankReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bowman Ranch PitCascade, MTNear BeltMSHA 2402810 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/2026 | Whiskey Bent, Inc.Reported operatorGlen (OJ) Mortensen JrReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Boyles Brothers Drill SiteCascade, MTMSHA 2401391 | Molybdenum OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/13/1978 | Boyles BrothersReported operatorBoyles BrothersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bozeman Sand & Gravel PitGallatin, MTMSHA 2401214 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/02/1988 | Midland O'Leary IncReported operatorDean StuderReported 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.