Mines in Northern Mariana Islands
9Total
8Active
0Gold
0Coal
9Surface
0Underground
Mining in Northern Mariana Islands
Federal databases record 9 mine and mineral deposit locations in Northern Mariana Islands, drawing from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records. Of these, 8 are currently active operations regulated by MSHA.
Mining in Northern Mariana Islands is predominantly surface-based, with 9 surface sites recorded.
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Counties
Saipan County5 mines5 activeNorthern Islands County2 mines2 activeRota County1 minesTinian County1 mines1 active
Notable Mines
| Mine | County | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obyan Quarry | Northern Islands | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| Obyan Staging Area | Saipan | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| Usa Fanter Corp., Ltd. | Northern Islands | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| New Hope Quarry | Saipan | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| Fpa Marpo Quarry | Tinian | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| Cms Quarry 1 | Saipan | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC | Surface | Active |
| J-G Sablan Rock Quarry | Saipan | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC | Surface | Active |
| Rmic Quarry Saipan | Saipan | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |