Section 20 Mines

AbandonedAluminum Ore-BauxiteSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateArkansas
CountySaline
Nearest TownBauxite
Coordinates34.55750, -92.50861

Commodities

PrimaryAluminum Ore-Bauxite

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorMcGeorge Contracting Co., Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0302033

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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