AZ Mines

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.

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…

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.

The World's Only Public Diamond Mine – Crater of Diamonds Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only place on earth where anyone and everyone can mine for diamonds. This unlikely location has produced a number of the most precious gems ever discovered. This State Park has attracted a devoted community of rock hounds. #Diamonds…

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.

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…

5 mines you can work at in the USA There are nearly 13,000 mining operations in the United States, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration. In 2019, U.S. mining, directly and indirectly, generated more than 1.3 million full-time and part-time jobs. Let’s take a look at 5 mines that you can work at…

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.

Kingman Turquoise Mine promo video Kingman Turquoise mine owner, Marty Colbaugh, in our first promotional and educational turquoise video. Explains a short history of the world famous Kingman Turquoise mine and family history. Also shows available products.

Exploring Arizona Abandoned Mines: Big Eye Mine The Big Eye Mine and its cabin remain a very popular hiking and jeeping destination in the far reaches of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and its Castle Dome Mountains in Yuma County, Arizona. This particular video of my documentation and exploration of Arizona’s Big Eye Mine was…