AZ Mines

Overview of the 2019 Arizona Active Mines Directory with Carson Richardson. AZGS’s Dr. Carson Richardson describes the ‘Active Mine’ annual project to track mine activity and production in Arizona. The Arizona Mine Inspector’s Office collaborates on this project. The 2019 Directory of Active Mines is available for download: http://repository.azgs.az.gov/uri_gin/azgs/dlio/1916

A Few Assorted Aguila AZ Mines 06-17-2018 In the distance, you hear the low rumble of a jet plane heading out west. The wind whistles through ocotillo leaves and cactus needles as the rest of the desert flora sways in perfect rhythm. A chip, chip, chip call of a Gambel’s Quail emanates from a nearby…

EXPLORING A ABANDONED MINE IN ARIZONA I TRY AND LEAVE NO MINE UNEXPLORED. THIS ONE I FOUND WITH MY DRONE, WHICH WAS HIGH UP ON THE HILL. IT DIDN’T HAVE LOTS OF TAILINGS, BUT I LIKE TO CHECK THEM OUT ANYWAY. YOU NEVER KNOW IF THEY COULD CONNECT TO A MUCH BIGGER MINE SOMEWHERE ELSE.

ASARCO Ray Mine in Kearny, Arizona ASARCO’s Ray Mine operation is a 250,000-ton-per-day copper ore open pit mine that produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper each year. ASARCO (American Smelting and Refinery Company) was established in 1899 primarily as a lead and silver smelting and refining company. Today, it is primarily a copper mining,…

Freeport-McMoran Bagdad mining operation A rare look inside the Freeport-McMoran mining operation and community in Bagdad, Arizona.

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.

Rackensack property on the market: Live off the grid with 360 views, gold mines and a helipad On the northern edge of the Phoenix area, a unique spot called the Rackensack property is now on the market. That property gives whoever lives there a chance to live completely off the grid atop a gold mine.…

New Discoveries at a Placer Gold Mining Claim in Arizona with a Caterpillar Excavator Join us as we explore a mine, rockhound for quartz crystals, Find relics, Prospect for gold nuggets, and pan fine gold from a mega super Keene 151 dry washer

Introduction to San Manuel Mine History The San Manuel mine, located north of Tucson, produced millions of tons of copper ore before it closed in 1999. The Miners Story Project interviewed dozens of miners who worked at the giant underground mine to preserve the history of the operation, the miners, and the towns where the…

Good Enough Mine Tour in Tombstone | Underground Mines in Arizona | **Family Weekend Hi guys ! Another awesome day in Tombstone with family ! We made it to the mine tour today for $10/head it was super awesome and great experience to hear history of Tombstone. I’ve learned so much today hope you guys…