Kershaw Mine & Mill

AbandonedMicaSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyLancaster
Nearest TownKershaw
Coordinates34.65965, -80.58112

Commodities

PrimaryMica

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorMineral Mining Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3800095

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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