Mines in Benton County, Iowa
27Total
12Active
Benton County, Iowa has 27 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA. 12 are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is stone, crushed/broken, with 16 sites.
By Status
Past Producer · 14Producer · 10Active · 2Abandoned · 1
Top Commodities
Stone, Crushed/Broken · 16Sand and Gravel, Construction · 5Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC · 3Stone, Crushed/Broken, Sand and Gravel, Construction · 1Limestone, Dimension · 1Clay · 1
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Active Mines in Benton County
| Mine | Operator | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable Crushing Dept 437 | Wendling Quarries, Inc. | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Active |
| Stripping Crew #2 | Wendling Quarries, Inc. | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Active |
| Ballheim Quarry | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
| Coots Sand Plant | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
| Demmel Quarry | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
| Garrison Quarry | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
| Goosie Pit | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
| Karr Sand and Gravel | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
| Long Quarry | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
| Pork Chop Hill Quarry | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
| Vinton Quarry | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
| Vinton Sand Pit | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
All Mines in Benton County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable Crushing Dept 437 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Stripping Crew #2 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Ballheim Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Coots Sand Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Demmel Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Garrison Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Goosie Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Karr Sand and Gravel | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Long Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Pork Chop Hill Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Vinton Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Vinton Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Aungst Brothers Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Froning Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Garrison Brick and Tile Works | Clay | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Jabens Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Miller Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Mt. Auburn Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Old Bliss Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Old Long Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Smith Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken, Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Unknown | Limestone, Dimension | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Unknown | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Vinton Shop | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Facility | Abandoned | MSHA |
| White Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |