AZ Mines
How to Find the History of Abandoned Mines & Ghost Towns (in AZ)
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…
Read MoreAmerica Unearthed: Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Discovered in Arizona (S3, E2) | Full Episode | History
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…
Read MoreThe legacy of copper mining 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.
Read MoreNorthern Arizona Gypsum Mine
Northern Arizona Gypsum Mine While on a back country Jeep expedition we crossed from Southern Utah into Northern Arizona and found an abandoned mica mine (gypsum) that is called “The Glitter Pit” by locals. It was an amazing find.
Read MoreYuma Arizona, Gold Nuggets, and Bicycles in the Desert
Yuma Arizona, Gold Nuggets, and Bicycles in the Desert Remembering a trip to Yuma long ago with my new Fisher Gold Bug and my dog DJ looking for new areas to hunt for Gold Nuggets with a metal detector. So hop in the truck and let’s head into the desert… WHERE TO BUY YOUR NEXT…
Read MoreCopper Mine Tour, ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center Tucson
Copper Mine Tour, ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center Tucson Copper mine tour at the ASARCO Mission Mine and Mineral Discovery Center in Pima county Arizona.The mission mine is an open pit copper mine 18 miles south of Tucson Az. That produces both copper and silver. It is 2.5 by 1.5 miles long and 1,200 feet deep.…
Read MoreAmerica Unearthed: Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Discovered in Arizona (S3, E2) | Full Episode | History
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…
Read MoreInside the Resolution Copper Mine, 1.3 Miles Underground
Inside the Resolution Copper Mine, 1.3 Miles Underground Mar. 14 — There are deeper mines in North America than the Resolution mine but none with a single shaft this long. It is a 6,943 foot concrete barrel, 30 feet in diameter bored into the mountain of Arizona and took six years to dig. Bloomberg’s Matt…
Read MoreGold Mines and Ghost Towns near Wickenburg – Searching Arizona Abandoned Places
Gold Mines and Ghost Towns near Wickenburg – Searching Arizona Abandoned Places If you’re looking for an off-road adventure to some abandoned places in Arizona, you’ve come to the right place. On this episode I venture into the back country near Wickenburg to see some of the old gold mines and ghost towns. What I…
Read MoreFreeport-McMoRan Miami Operations
Freeport-McMoRan Miami Operations An overview of Freeport-McMoRan’s Miami Operations, where we make copper from rock to rod. It’s a big operation in the small mining town of Miami, Arizona. This video was produced from script to screen by Jonathan Ward.
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