Zinc Mines in New Jersey
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Zinc Mining in New Jersey
New Jersey has 7 zinc-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
The earliest recorded zinc mine in New Jersey is Franklin Mine in Sussex County, with records dating to 1845.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Sussex County | 7 |
Zinc Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardslee Farm | Sussex | Occurrence | |
| Franklin Mine | Sussex | Past Producer | |
| Franklin-Sterling Hill District | Sussex | Occurrence | |
| Franklin-Sterling Hill Zinc District | Sussex | Past Producer | |
| New Jersey Zinc Co | Sussex | Past Producer | |
| Sterling Hill | Sussex | Past Producer | |
| Sterling Mine | Sussex | Underground | Past Producer |