Mines in Mason County, Illinois
5Total
3Active
Mason County, Illinois has 5 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA. 3 are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is sand and gravel, construction, with 3 sites.
By Status
Producer · 2Past Producer · 2Active · 1
Top Commodities
Sand and Gravel, Construction · 3Stone · 1Construction Sand and Gravel · 1
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Active Mines in Mason County
| Mine | Operator | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manito West Side Sand | Manito Investment Co. | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| East Side Sand Co. | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
| Nelson Sand Pit | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
All Mines in Mason County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manito West Side Sand | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| East Side Sand Co. | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Nelson Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Mason County Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Otto Machine Company Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |