Bloating Material Mines in Tennessee
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Bloating Material Mining in Tennessee
Tennessee has 4 bloating material-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. Of these, 3 are currently active operations. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
The earliest recorded bloating material mine in Tennessee is Shalite Quarry No. 1 in Knox County, with records dating to 1950.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Knox County | 2 |
| Anderson County | 1 |
| Davidson County | 1 |
Bloating Material Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | Knox | Producer | |
| Shalite Quarry No. 1 | Knox | Producer | |
| Tennlite Quarry No. 1 | Davidson | Producer | |
| Briceville | Anderson | Past Producer |
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