Copper Mines in Illinois

2Total Sites
0Active

Copper Mining in Illinois

Illinois has 2 copper-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

CountySites
St. Clair County1
Stephenson County1

Copper Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
(Facility) Cerro Copper Sauget SmelterSt. ClairProcessing PlantPlant
Erin MoundStephensonOccurrence

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