AZ Mines

Morenci, AZ Freeport-McMoRan's Copper Mine – 5/11/2020 – shortened The Morenci mine is the largest copper producing mine in North America and remains a major contributor to Freeport-McMoRan’s copper output, which is second only to that of Chile’s Codelco. Phelps mined underground until the 1930s depression, converting to an open-cut operation with rail haulage in…

Drone Into Historic United Verde Copper Mine in Jerome Arizona The historic United Verde copper mine in Jerome, Arizona was one of the industries that helped build the West. Amazing history, including the use of steam shovels purchased from the recently completed Panama Canal to support one of the first large-scale transitions from underground mining…

These Pools Help Support Half The People On Earth What are these electric blue ponds in the middle of the Utah desert? And why do they keep changing color? Join Derek Muller (Veritasium) as he looks into the weird, bizarre, and seemingly inexplicable images found on Google Earth to discover what on Earth they actually…

The legacy of copper mining in Arizona Arizona produces more copper than any other state. This brief history shows how Arizona’s copper mining built a state and changed a nation.

How to Find the History of Abandoned Mines & Ghost Towns (in AZ) This video goes over the numerous resources available to learn the backstory of the countless old mines & ghost towns scattered around Arizona. Whether it’s a well-known spot, or a small hole in the ground, chances are you’ll be able to find…

Abandoned Arizona Mine Explored – Bradshaw Mountains We discovered an old abandoned mine while on an expedition through the Bradshaw Mountains so we checked it out. It is a pretty extensive mine with lots of cool wooden structures, ore shoots, flooded mines, ore cart rail tracks, mill site, and core samples. If you like the…

The legacy of copper mining in Arizona Arizona produces more copper than any other state. This brief history shows how Arizona’s copper mining built a state and changed a nation.

An Arizona gem: Inside the Four Peaks amethyst mine With its distinctive deep purple color, Kurt Cavano knows the stones coming out of his mine are “really, really special.” He holds the claim to the Four Peaks Amethyst Mine, nestled in an area around 7,000 feet between the third and fourth peaks.

Exploring an Abandoned Uranium Mine – AZ More videos on TUC Extras Channel: http://youtube.com/theunknowncamextras https://www.facebook.com/TheUnknownCameraman/ http://www.twitter.com/TheUnknownCam

America Unearthed: Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Discovered in Arizona (S3, E2) | Full Episode | History Join Lawrence Fishburne as he uncovers the truth behind the strangest mysteries of all time in History’s Greatest Mysteries: Solved – https://histv.co/HGMS The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is the most famous lost mine in American history. It was supposedly…