Barium-Barite Mines in Kentucky

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Barium-Barite Mining in Kentucky

Kentucky has 11 barium-barite-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 barium-barite mine in Kentucky is Gratz Mine in Owen County, with records dating to 1904.

By County

CountySites
Bourbon County3
Boyle County2
Owen County2
Scott County2
Fayette County1
Henry County1

Barium-Barite Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
Caldwell VeinsBourbonPast Producer
Cassius M. Clay VeinsBourbonPast Producer
Craig VeinFayettePast Producer
Gratz MineOwenPast Producer
Hayden VeinBoylePast Producer
Johnson VeinScottPast Producer
Lockport MineHenryPast Producer
Marsh VeinBourbonPast Producer
Sandidge VeinsBoylePast Producer
Twin Valley Mine & MillOwenUndergroundPlant
Wm. Davis VeinScottPast Producer

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