Mines in Mercer County, Illinois
8Total
1Active
Mercer County, Illinois has 8 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA. 1 are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is stone, crushed/broken, with 7 sites.
By Status
Occurrence · 5Producer · 1Plant · 1Past Producer · 1
Top Commodities
Stone, Crushed/Broken · 7Stone · 1
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Active Mines in Mercer County
| Mine | Operator | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Co. Stone Quarry | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
All Mines in Mercer County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Co. Stone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Mercer County Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Viola Quarry and Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Plant | MRDS |