# Planned mine and quarry projects

Boardwalk maps proposed mines, quarries, and gravel pits from city and county meetings, so you know what's coming and who's behind it. In the last 12 months Boardwalk found 510+ mine and quarry projects in 48 states, from public city and county planning records. Louisiana had the most, with 50.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/industrial/mines-and-quarries/

## Mines and quarries at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 510+ |
| Share of its type | 3% |
| States with projects | 48 |
| Most common asset class | Quarries and gravel pits (180+) |
| State with the most | Louisiana (50) |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Sample mine and quarry projects in Minnesota

| Project | Place | Type | Size | Status | Filed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lines Contracting Mining Operation | Melrose, MN | Mines and quarries | 7.21 acres | Pending – Planning Commission | Northern Lines Contracting |
| Skyline Aggregate Mining Operation | Crow Lake, MN | Quarries and gravel pits | 5.39 acres | Pending – Planning Commission | Skyline Aggregate, Inc. |
| Bruening Pit Environmental Assessment Worksheet Petition | Lanesboro, MN | Quarries and gravel pits | 10.2 acres | Pending – Commission | Bruening Rock Products |

## 510+ mine and quarry projects in the last 12 months

Gravel pits, quarries, mines, and oil and gas wells.

| Asset class | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Quarries and gravel pits | 180+ | 35% |
| Mines | 71 | 14% |
| Oil and gas wells | 38 | 7% |
| Not stated | 220+ | 43% |
| All mine and quarry projects | 510+ | 100% |

Most projects in: [Louisiana](https://boardwalkai.com/development/louisiana/) · [Utah](https://boardwalkai.com/development/utah/) · [Colorado](https://boardwalkai.com/development/colorado/) · [New Mexico](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-mexico/) · [Pennsylvania](https://boardwalkai.com/development/pennsylvania/)

## Mines and quarries by state

The 15 states with the most, last 12 months.

| State | Projects | Most common asset class |
|---|---|---|
| [Louisiana](https://boardwalkai.com/development/louisiana/) | 50 | Oil and gas wells (2) |
| [Utah](https://boardwalkai.com/development/utah/) | 40 | Quarries and gravel pits (10) |
| [Colorado](https://boardwalkai.com/development/colorado/) | 34 | Quarries and gravel pits (12) |
| [New Mexico](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-mexico/) | 30 | Oil and gas wells (8) |
| [Pennsylvania](https://boardwalkai.com/development/pennsylvania/) | 26 | Quarries and gravel pits (11) |
| [Maine](https://boardwalkai.com/development/maine/) | 23 | Quarries and gravel pits (18) |
| [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/) | 22 | Quarries and gravel pits (10) |
| [Idaho](https://boardwalkai.com/development/idaho/) | 20 | Quarries and gravel pits (15) |
| [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/) | 19 | Quarries and gravel pits (10) |
| [North Carolina](https://boardwalkai.com/development/north-carolina/) | 15 | Mines (7) |
| [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/) | 14 | Mines (9) |
| [Kansas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/kansas/) | 14 | Quarries and gravel pits (7) |
| [Nevada](https://boardwalkai.com/development/nevada/) | 14 | Mines (8) |
| [New Hampshire](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-hampshire/) | 14 | Quarries and gravel pits (5) |
| [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/) | 12 | Quarries and gravel pits (9) |

## Recent mine and quarry projects

From public filings in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Nevada.

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-Acre Industrial Extraction and Batch Plant | Summit, CO | Quikrete Construction Materials | Quarries and gravel pits | 151 acres | Approved | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 77.6-Acre Industrial Extraction and Mulching Operation | Harrison, MS | Gulf Contracting | Mines | 77.6 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 7.21-Acre Sand Mining Operation | Melrose, MN | Northern Lines Contracting | Mines and quarries | 7.21 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 400,000-Cubic Yard Borrow Pit for I-29 Interchange | Sergeant Bluff, IA | Peterson Contractors, Inc. | Mines and quarries | 60.2 acres | Seeking approval | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 460-Acre Three Hills Mine Development | Tonopah, NV | WK Mining (USA) Ltd. | Mines | 460 acres | Approved | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 128-Acre Quarry Expansion and Zoning Amendment | South Beloit, IL | VCNA Prairie LLC | Quarries and gravel pits | 128.4 acres | Recommended | Feb 11, 2026 |

Showing 6 of 510+ mine and quarry projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Related types

- Related types: [Industrial](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/industrial/) · [Warehouses and distribution](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/industrial/warehouses-and-distribution/) · [Data centers](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/industrial/data-centers/) · [Manufacturing](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/industrial/manufacturing/) · [Industrial storage](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/industrial/industrial-storage/) · [All project types](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/)
- Tracked by: [Engineers and architects](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/engineers-architects/)

## Questions about mine and quarry projects

### Why do some projects have no asset class?

Boardwalk records only what the public filing states. When a filing doesn't say what kind, the project has no asset class.

### Can I get an Alert for new mine and quarry projects?

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned mine and quarry projects", boardwalkai.com/project-types/industrial/mines-and-quarries/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count