Rooker Mine

AbandonedKaolin and Ball ClaySurfaceMSHA

Location

StateMississippi
CountyBenton
Nearest TownHickory Flat
Coordinates34.64329, -89.18278

Commodities

PrimaryKaolin and Ball Clay

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorKentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2200728

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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