Phosphorus-Phosphates Mines in Illinois
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Phosphorus-Phosphates Mining in Illinois
Illinois has 4 phosphorus-phosphates-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.
The earliest recorded phosphorus-phosphates mine in Illinois is Depue Phosphoric Acid Plant in Bureau County, with records dating to 1973.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Will County | 2 |
| Bureau County | 1 |
| Woodford County | 1 |
Phosphorus-Phosphates Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depue Phosphoric Acid Plant | Bureau | Processing Plant | Past Producer |
| El Paso Fertilizer Co. | Woodford | Processing Plant | Unknown |
| Joliet Phos-Acid Plant | Will | Processing Plant | Plant |
| Joliet Phosphoric Acid Plant | Will | Processing Plant | Past Producer |
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