W.R. Grace is a mining company unique in its different mining and reclamation techniques. It operates a kaolin mine, referred to as the Scott-Garrett Mine, in Aiken County, South Carolina.
Kaolin is the fine clay used for the production of porcelain and china.
This site has been called one of the finest examples of reclamation in the state. It is used to demonstrate mining and reclamation procedures to other mine operators in the area. Overview of the mine site and surrounding area Since the mine opened for production in 1927, mining methods and laws have changed. This is evident in the many different mining and reclamation characteristics the Scott Mine displays. Originally, the site was a large strip-mining track of 100 acres with pit depths of up to 80 feet.