Cape Lisburne Quarry

AbandonedCrushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateAlaska
CountyNorthwest Arctic
Nearest TownPoint Hope
Coordinates61.23763, -149.83520

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Stone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorArctec Alaska JV
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID5001824

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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