Mines in Zapata County, Texas
8Total
3Active
Zapata County, Texas has 8 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA. 3 are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is construction sand and gravel, with 5 sites.
By Status
Abandoned · 4Active · 2Producer · 1New Mine · 1
Top Commodities
Construction Sand and Gravel · 5Stone, Crushed/Broken · 1Sand, Common · 1Oil Sand · 1
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Active Mines in Zapata County
| Mine | Operator | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Laja Pit | AAE Logistics, LLC | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| El Rio Farm Pit | Aggregate Pit of Texas Inc | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| Pit | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
All Mines in Zapata County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Rio Farm Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| La Laja Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Pit | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Ac Rio Grand Quarry | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Charco Redondo Eor | Oil Sand | Underground | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Dolores Pit | Sand, Common | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| La Roca Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | New Mine | MSHA |
| Vela Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |