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.

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.

Mine Tour Through The Rugged Arizona Countryside For this abandoned mine exploration we visit several mines across the beautiful Arizona desert. We dig out an eroded portal and hike to several different sites looking for interesting underground explores. We found a wide variety of mine workings, artifacts, vehicles and a cabin. Thanks for watching and…

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.

Farewell to the Morenci Smelter Stacks Phelps Dodge Morenci, Arizona 1996

Where Is Gold Found in Arizona? Where is Gold Found in Arizona? This is a tour of Arizona gold mines using the same USGS custom maps as I show in Government Gold Maps (GGM) Here: https://SourdoughMiner.com/ggm/ for more about where you can find gold in Arizona.

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.

Yuma Arizona Gold Prospecting https://california-gold-rush-miner.us/ Yuma Arizona Gold Prospecting This is a private gold claim just north of the city of Yuma Arizona. Besides using some of the world’s best gold detectors, the Prospectors are also using dry washers, gold trommels and recirculating sluices. Gold nuggets were found with the detectors, a good-sized picker was…

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

Exploring abandoned silver mines in Arizona! Had an awesome opportunity to explore Abandoned silver mines on a guided tour across several miles of Arizona wilderness, and down hundreds of feet of dark caves. I had my own fun editing the video as you can see… Hope you enjoy it!!! (Complete credits, links, and social media…