Southern Illinois District

Past ProducerSilver, LeadUSGS MRDS

Location

StateIllinois
CountyHardin
Coordinates37.50007, -88.41674

Commodities

SecondarySilver, Lead
TertiaryFluorine-Fluorite, Zinc

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypeREPLACEMENT
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID60000909

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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