Diatomite Mines in Illinois
14Total Sites
3Active
Diatomite Mining in Illinois
Illinois has 14 diatomite-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. Of these, 3 are currently active operations. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Alexander County | 14 |
Diatomite Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birk No. 2 Pit | Alexander | Producer | |
| Birk No. 2 Pit | Alexander | Surface | Producer |
| Birk No. 2a Pit | Alexander | Producer | |
| Birk 2a Pit | Alexander | Underground | Past Producer |
| Birk No. 2b Mine | Alexander | Past Producer | |
| Birk No. 2b Mine | Alexander | Underground | Past Producer |
| Birk No. 3 Mine | Alexander | Prospect | |
| Birk No.3 Mine | Alexander | Underground | Prospect |
| Illinois Minerals Co. No 24 Mine | Alexander | Underground | Past Producer |
| Illinois Minerals Co. No. 24 Mine | Alexander | Past Producer | |
| Rhymer Mine | Alexander | Past Producer | |
| Rhymer Mine | Alexander | Underground | Past Producer |
| Whitaker Mines | Alexander | Past Producer | |
| Whitaker Mines | Alexander | Underground | Past Producer |