No. 3 Mill

AbandonedTalcFacilityMSHA

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest TownGouverneur
Coordinates44.29126, -75.39905

Commodities

PrimaryTalc

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorR.T.Vanderbilt Company, Gouverneur Talc Division
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3002890

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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