Boyd-Smith Mine

Past ProducerSulfur-PyriteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLouisa
Coordinates38.04505, -77.89138

Commodities

PrimarySulfur-Pyrite
SecondaryCopper, Iron
TertiaryZinc, Lead

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1845
Discovery Year1845
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10067659

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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