Mines in Porter County, Indiana
10Total
5Active
Porter County, Indiana has 10 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 5 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is sand and gravel, construction, with 3 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Porter County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Portage Operation | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Facility | Active | MSHA |
| Crisman Sand Company | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Porter Co. Hwy Dept. | Stone | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Valparaiso Supt. of Streets | Stone | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Box Sand Co Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Brown Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| C. Shrock Clay Pit | Clay | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Lorenz Brothers Pit Number 1 | Clay | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Zehner Pit | Clay | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |