Lists of mines in the United States explained

This list of mines in the United States is subsidiary to the list of mines article and lists working, defunct and future mines in the country and is organised by the primary mineral output. For practical purposes stone, marble and other quarries may be included in this list.

Coal

See main article: List of coal mines in the United States.

Copper

See main article: Lists of copper mines in the United States.

Diamond

MineStateCoordinatesAssociated townOwnerDatesComments
Crater of Diamonds State ParkArkansas34.0331°N -93.6703°WMurfreesboroArkansas1906–Present (Open to public for small fee)[1] Commercial mining ventures failed, only diamond mine accessible to the general public. World's only perfect diamond found here.
Kelsey Lake Diamond MineColorado40.9939°N -105.505°WState Line Kimberlite DistrictMcKenzie Bay1976–2001The United States' first modern diamond mine.
CaliforniaCaliforniaUnknown–presentThe only operating diamond mine in the United States

Gold

See main article: List of gold mines in the United States.

Iron

See main article: List of iron mines in the United States.

MineStateCoordinatesTownOwnerDatesComments
nowrapAlabama33°22′33.18″N 86°55′21.65″WLacey's ChapelWoodward Iron Company1918–1971One of only two shaft mines dug in the Birmingham District, and the last ore mine to operate in the region, closing in 1971.
Alabama33.39816°N 86.93276°WRed MountainSloss Iron and Steel Company1882–1960sA group of mines in southwestern Jefferson County, Alabama.

Lithium

Manganese

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Latest finds. Arkansas State Parks . 2021-02-21 .