Lead, Zinc Mines in Virginia
8Total Sites
0Active
Lead, Zinc Mining in Virginia
Virginia has 8 lead, zinc-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Wythe County | 3 |
| Albemarle County | 2 |
| Smyth County | 2 |
| Shenandoah County | 1 |
Lead, Zinc Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Prospect | Shenandoah | Surface | Prospect |
| Faber Mine | Albemarle | Past Producer | |
| Jackson Ferry Prospect | Wythe | Occurrence | |
| Laswell Prospects | Wythe | Occurrence | |
| Porter Prospect | Smyth | Occurrence | |
| Rye Valley Mining Company Mine | Smyth | Past Producer | |
| Taylor Prospect | Wythe | Occurrence | |
| Unnamed Prospect | Albemarle | Prospect |