Quartz, Ground Mines
12Total Sites
6Active
Quartz, Ground Mining in the United States
Federal databases document 12 quartz, ground-related mine and mineral deposit locations across the United States. Of these, 6 (50%) are currently active operations tracked by MSHA. These records span active mines, past producers, mineral prospects, and geological occurrences identified through federal surveys.
Top States
| State | Sites |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Utah | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 |
| New Mexico | 1 |
| Missouri | 1 |
| Maryland | 1 |
| Louisiana | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Arkansas | 1 |
Notable Sites
| Mine | State | County | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Minerals | Maryland | Cecil | Active |
| Elco Plant | Illinois | Alexander | Active |
| Lewisburg | Tennessee | Marshall | Active |
| Malvern Minerals Sandstone Quarry | Arkansas | Garland | Active |
| Pacific Plant | Missouri | St Louis | Active |
| Rockvale | Tennessee | Rutherford | Active |
| Arrowhead Sand & Gravel | Louisiana | Washington | Abandoned |
| Birk 1 Pit | Illinois | Alexander | Abandoned |
| Quartz / Feldspar Operation | North Carolina | Mitchell | Intermittent |
| Silver Silicia | New Mexico | Santa Fe | Abandoned |
| Tsj Crusher #2 | Utah | Emery | Intermittent |
| Track Jaw Crusher Ps330 | Colorado | Archuleta | Intermittent |