About the SC Active Mines Viewer Application
Summary
The SC Active Mines application displays the locations of all actively permitted mines in SC. The mines have been categorized in eight mineral groups which are displayed with a unique symbol. The legend allows the user to view a specific mineral group or view all mines. The search function allows the user to search by mine name, permit number, or by county. The table function allows the user to view a table of additional information about the mines such as latitude and longitude, mineral group and type, and mine operator. The user can download this information and print a copy of the current map view.
Disclaimer: This data is provided for informational purposes only. Every reasonable effort has been made to present current and accurate information, however the Department cannot guarantee the accuracy of the data. All locations are approximate and some of the mines displayed may not currently be in operation. Department of Transportation borrow pits are not displayed on this application. Active mine permits may still need to receive county/local approval.
For More Information on Active Mine Permits
Filtering Displayed Mines
There are currently two ways to filter the mines displayed on the map:
Mine Type
By the primary mineral that is mined:
Clay
Gold
Granite
Limestone
Sand
Sericite
Shale
Vermiculite
County
By the county in which the mine is located:
Using the Application
Menu Buttons:
1. Use the 
search button in the top panel to search for any active mine in South Carolina by name, county or permit number.
2. Use the 
button in the top panel to toggle the map's background.
3. Use the 
button in the top panel to display a table with the selected mines. This data can be downloaded by using clicking on the 
download button at the top right.
4. Use the 
button in the top panel to display Google oblique imagery for a selected map location.
5. Use the 
button in the top panel to download a printable copy of the current map view.
6. Use the 
button in the top panel to display this help document.
Legend:
1. Use the radio buttons in the legend to filter the mines based on mine type.
2. Check the checkbox at the bottom of the legend to display the South Carolina geologic regions
Browser Compatibility
The DHEC SC Active Mines Viewer application is supported on the following browsers: Microsoft IE 7-11, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari.
For IE, if the application does not display correctly configure the IE browser to trust the site in compatibility view. Instructions on how to do this in the various IE versions are found in the link below.
How to fix site display problems with compatibility view
Creating a Shortcut on Mobile Device Home Screens
How to create a shortcut on mobile devices
Contact Information
Program Area Contact: Joseph Koon, Project ManagerMining and Reclamation, SC DHEC
Email: koonjm@dhec.sc.gov
Address: 2600 Bull St. Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-1371
Technical Contact: Ken Compton, GIS Manager
Office of Information Technology, SC DHEC
Email: comptokj@dhec.sc.gov
Address: 301 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-1907