Viburnum #28 Mine/mill

AbandonedLead-Zinc OreUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateMissouri
CountyIron
Nearest TownVanburum
Coordinates37.73809, -91.12813

Commodities

PrimaryLead-Zinc Ore
SecondaryCopper Ore NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorDoe Run Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2300494

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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