Bentonite Mines in Utah
16Total Sites
4Active
Bentonite Mining in Utah
Utah has 16 bentonite-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. Of these, 4 are currently active operations. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Sanpete County | 4 |
| Box Elder County | 3 |
| San Juan County | 2 |
| Sevier County | 2 |
| Washington County | 2 |
| Emery County | 1 |
| Garfield County | 1 |
| Iron County | 1 |
Bentonite Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Bentonite Pit | Sevier | Surface | Producer |
| Butterfield Bentonite Mine | San Juan | Producer | |
| Butterfield Bentonite Mine | San Juan | Surface | Producer |
| Redmond Clay and Salt-Bentonite Pit | Sanpete | Producer | |
| American Mud and Chemical | Garfield | Past Producer | |
| Aurora Bentonite Pit | Sevier | Past Producer | |
| Black Rock Bentonite | Box Elder | Surface | Occurrence |
| Clay Pit | Washington | Past Producer | |
| Clay Pit | Washington | Surface | Past Producer |
| Natural Arch Bentonite | Box Elder | Past Producer | |
| Natural Arch Bentonite | Box Elder | Surface | Past Producer |
| Northern Bentonite Pit | Sanpete | Past Producer | |
| Redmond Hills Bentonite Pit No.1 | Sanpete | Surface | Past Producer |
| Redmond Hills Bentonite Pit No.2 | Sanpete | Surface | Past Producer |
| Unknown Clay Deposit | Iron | Past Producer | |
| Winter Pit | Emery | Surface | Abandoned |