Mines in Aurora County, South Dakota
6Total
2Active
Aurora County, South Dakota has 6 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA. 2 are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is sand and gravel, construction, with 3 sites.
By Status
Producer · 2Abandoned · 2Unknown · 1Intermittent · 1
Top Commodities
Sand and Gravel, Construction · 3Construction Sand and Gravel · 2Sand, Common · 1
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Active Mines in Aurora County
| Mine | Operator | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markhardt Pit | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
| Robby Sand & Gravel Pit | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
All Mines in Aurora County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markhardt Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Robby Sand & Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Aurora | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Alten Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | MRDS | |
| Gogo Pit | Sand, Common | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Screener | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |