Lake Hermitage Mine

Past ProducerSulfurUSGS MRDS

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyPlaquemines
Coordinates29.31026, -89.67007

Commodities

PrimarySulfur
TertiaryHalite, Limestone, Ultra Pure

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1968
Last Production1972
Discovery Year1928
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10061193

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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