Lake Pelto Mine

Past ProducerSulfurUSGS MRDS

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyTerrebonne
Coordinates29.16027, -90.28009

Commodities

PrimarySulfur
TertiaryHalite, Limestone, Ultra Pure

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1960
Last Production1975
Discovery Year1930
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10061194

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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