Mines in Northwest Arctic County, Alaska
10Total
1Active
Northwest Arctic County, Alaska has 10 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 1 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is construction sand and gravel, with 5 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Northwest Arctic County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dog Operations | Lead-Zinc Ore | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Cape Lisburne Quarry | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Drake Construction Portable | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Gold Run Creek | Gold Ore | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Hotham Peak Quarry | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Kanik Creek Quarry | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Kiana A-1 Gravel Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Temporarily Idled | MSHA |
| Kotzebue Airport Screener | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Noatak River Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Nome Airport Screener | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC | Surface | Temporarily Idled | MSHA |