Element Definition
Non-fuel mines are defined as surface or subsurface mining operations that extract non-energy mineral resources, including but not limited to limestone, dolomite, sand, gravel, clay, and industrial minerals. For this element, non-fuel mines include only mines identified in authoritative state or federal mining datasets as permitted, active, or historically recorded non-fuel mining operations. Coal mines and other fuel-producing mines are not included.
Mapped Feature Description
This element is displayed as point and polygon features representing the reported locations and spatial extents of non-fuel mining operations in Illinois. Feature geometry reflects mine locations, quarry boundaries, or permitted mine extents as provided in the source datasets at the time of publication. The map does not depict subsurface excavation geometry, extraction depth, production volume, blasting zones, or post-mining land reclamation status beyond the mapped features.
Source: Coal Mines in Illinois
Suitability Classifications
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| Classification | Criteria (Distance, Miles) |
|---|---|
| Less Suitable | N/A |
| Suitable | Within |
| More Suitable | 0.5-1 |
| Most Suitable | >1 |
| More Information Needed | N/A |