Dustin and Austin Mine

AbandonedPhosphate RockSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateArkansas
CountyMontgomery
Nearest TownMt. Ida
Coordinates34.55607, -93.58276

Commodities

PrimaryPhosphate Rock

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorTim Hill
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0301947

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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