Bennett Mine

Past ProducerBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
Coordinates36.96035, -79.47393

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
TertiarySulfur-Pyrite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1880
Last Production1936
Discovery Year1875
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080193

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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