Iron Mines in Delaware
9Total Sites
0Active
Iron Mining in Delaware
Delaware has 9 iron-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Sussex County | 6 |
| New Castle County | 3 |
Iron Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Mine | New Castle | Surface | Past Producer |
| Collins Mine and Plant | Sussex | Surface | Past Producer |
| Deep Creek Mine | Sussex | Surface | Past Producer |
| Elliot Farm Prospect | Sussex | Surface | Prospect |
| Gravelly Delight Mine | Sussex | Surface | Past Producer |
| Iron Hill Mine | New Castle | Surface | Past Producer |
| Mine Hill Mine | Sussex | Surface | Past Producer |
| Phoenix Steel/ Claymont, De. | New Castle | Processing Plant | Plant |
| Pine Creek Forge Mine | Sussex | Surface | Past Producer |