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Abandoned mine 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.

78,438 matching recordsMSHA snapshot · 2026-10-31

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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 locationMaterial / typeReported statusReported relationshipsAvailable history
86-222 Portable MillWashington, MNNear DenmarkMSHA 2102704Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/05/2005Barton Sand & GravelReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
87th St QuarryJackson, MONear Kansas CityMSHA 2302597Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/11/2025Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controllerSafety recordsView source coverage →
8-8Livingston, MOMSHA 2301933Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/15/1991Farmers Stone-Trager Quarries CompanyReported operatorRobert TragerReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
88st CrusherClark, WANear VancouverMSHA 4503658Crushed, Broken Stone NECFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 03/26/2010Construction Materials Exchange LLCReported operatorMichael LebokiReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
89-40 LippmannDane, WINear Cottage GroveMSHA 4703238Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/05/2005R G Huston Company IncReported operatorBradley D Huston; Wade R HustonReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
898-0435Pike, KYNear FedscreekMSHA 1517564Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/31/2000Tycoby Fuels CorpReported operatorDirk JohnsonReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
898-0435Pike, KYNear PhyllisMSHA 1517763Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/25/1997Goldens Creek Enterprises IncReported operatorTommy G GambrelReported controllerProduction / employmentView source coverage →
#8aPike, KYNear VirgieMSHA 1516337Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/30/1989C & N Coal CompanyReported operatorTackett CurtissReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8-BPike, KYNear KimperMSHA 1514814Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/27/1992Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal CorpReported operatorJames River Coal CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
8 Brothers ReclamationNicholas, WVNear TiogaMSHA 4604671Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1982Island Creek Coal CompanyReported operatorOccidental Petroleum CorpReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
8-C MineLogan, WVNear EarlingMSHA 4606500Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/21/2010Aracoma Coal IncReported operatorAlpha Metallurgical Resources IncReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
#8 GulchJosephine, ORMSHA 3503055Gold OreSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/15/1982Althouse Placers IncReported operatorAlthouse Placers IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 Lick ForkDickenson, VANear ClintwoodMSHA 4406757Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/26/1996Kodiak Mining CompanyReported operatorBarnette Dennis AReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
8-Mile Clay MineFremont, COMSHA 0503925Fire ClaySurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 02/17/1993Summit Pressed Brick & Tile CompanyReported operatorJoseph C WelteReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
8-MILE GRAVEL PIT-WESTFremont, COMSHA 0504449Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/14/1999Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt IncReported operatorStephen SchnurrReported controllerProduction / employmentView source coverage →
8 Mile PitNome, AKMSHA 5001531Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/14/1995Crawford Walsh Construction CompanyReported operatorWalsh John DReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 MinePike, KYMSHA 1503995Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 08/13/1973May & Bevins Coal CompanyReported operatorMay & Bevins Coal CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 MineHarlan, KYNear EvartsMSHA 1517544Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/31/1995Appalachian Collieries CorpReported operatorBenjamin R. BennettReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 MineLee, VANear KeokeeMSHA 4406917Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/23/2009Sigmon Coal Company, Inc.Reported operatorJames A SigmonReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
#8 MineNicholas, WVNear GilboaMSHA 4607158Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/17/1987C R Enterprises IncReported operatorRutherford Charles RReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 Pit And PlantOxford, MEMSHA 1700466Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 12/28/1979Bennett & Son Construction CompanReported operatorBennett Norris RReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 PITTHancock, MENear FRANKLINMSHA 1700675Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/07/2003Goodwin Trucking IncReported operatorGerard GoodwinReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
#8 Preparation PlantMcdowell, WVNear PremierMSHA 4602210Coal (Bituminous)FacilityAbandonedStatus date: 01/31/1992Royalty Smokeless Coal Company IncReported operatorMassey Energy CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 StripWise, VANear WiseMSHA 4406038Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/19/1985Barnette ContractorsReported operatorBarnette George JrReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 Strip MineWise, VAMSHA 4402297Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/02/1972Carter Brothers Coal Company IncReported operatorCarter Brothers Coal Company IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 SurfaceMartin, KYNear PilgrimMSHA 1515292Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 01/18/1986Armm Coal IncReported operatorHorizon Natural Resources IncorporatedReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 SurfaceClay, KYNear ManchesterMSHA 1517983Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1998Hannco Energy IncReported operatorTimothy L Fugate; Brack BakerReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
8th & Carnahan PitSpokane, WAMSHA 4500697Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 12/05/1980Acme Concrete CompanyReported operatorDonald H HerakReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
8th Street PitOklahoma, OKMSHA 3401174Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/13/1988C E C Sand IncReported operatorCoffey Paul DReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#8 UgKanawha, WVMSHA 4600485Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 04/20/1972Richard Mining CompanyReported operatorHolbrook Ross BReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →

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Acquisition & reuse

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 ↗

Reclamation projects

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.