Lost Creek Barite Mine

Past ProducerBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateTennessee
CountyUnion
Coordinates36.33009, -83.85990

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
TertiaryZinc, Sulfur-Pyrite, Lead, Iron

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1938
Discovery Year1935
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10025129

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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