Mines in U.S. Virgin Islands
18Total
8Active
3Gold
0Coal
9Surface
0Underground
Mining in U.S. Virgin Islands
Federal databases record 18 mine and mineral deposit locations in U.S. Virgin 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. Key commodities include gold (3 sites), copper (1 sites).
Mining in U.S. Virgin Islands is predominantly surface-based, with 9 surface sites recorded.
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Notable Mines
| Mine | County | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Quarry | St. Croix | Crushed, Broken Traprock | Surface | Active |
| Brookman Quarry | St. Thomas | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Active |
| Caribbean Blue Stone | St. Croix | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC | Surface | Active |
| Springfield Crusher & Mine | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | |
| H S Truman Airport Project | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | |
| Ropes Hill Mine | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | |
| Sandy Point Pits | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | |
| Brookman Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |