Lead, Silver, Gold, Copper, Zinc Mines
13Total Sites
5Active
Lead, Silver, Gold, Copper, Zinc Mining in the United States
Federal databases document 13 lead, silver, gold, copper, zinc-related mine and mineral deposit locations across the United States. Of these, 5 (38%) are currently active operations tracked by MSHA. These records span active mines, past producers, mineral prospects, and geological occurrences identified through federal surveys.
The earliest recorded lead, silver, gold, copper, zinc mine in the database is Orphan Boy Mine in Colorado, with records dating to 1862.
Top States
| State | Sites |
|---|---|
| Washington | 6 |
| Colorado | 4 |
| Montana | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 |
Notable Sites
| Mine | State | County | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blistered Horn Tunnel | Colorado | Gunnison | Producer |
| Dump Near Wickes | Montana | Jefferson | Producer |
| Grizzly | Colorado | Clear Creek | Producer |
| Hill Top Mine | Colorado | Park, Lake | Producer |
| Lost Spaniard Mine | Arizona | Maricopa | Producer |
| Bullion | Washington | Stevens | Occurrence |
| Castle Creek | Washington | Okanogan | Past Producer |
| Easter Lillie Mine | Montana | Jefferson | Occurrence |
| Kimberly | Washington | Okanogan | Past Producer |
| Orphan Boy Mine | Colorado | Park | Past Producer |
| Ramore | Washington | Okanogan | Past Producer |
| Ramore Mine | Washington | Okanogan | Prospect |
| Seventy Six Prospect | Washington | Snohomish | Occurrence |