A lead-zinc mine formerly owned by ASARCO since Dec 1987 & operated by Ozark Lead Co. Reopened Dec 1987. Later owned by the Doe Run Co., about 1999-2000. The mine is located about 12 miles northwest of Ellington.
Reserves in 1988 amounted to 22.6 million tons at an average of 4.84% Pb & 0.59% Zn.
Refs.: Minerals Yearbook - Zinc (1988): 2.
Rocks & Minerals (1989): 64: 22 & 26.
Mineralogical Record: 20: 481.
American Mineral Treasures (Lithographie, LLC; 2008); pages 66-73.
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Map Reference: 37°14'N , 90°58'W
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