AZ Mines

World's Largest Zinc Deposit Discovered By Arizona Mining The Taylor Mine, named after Arizona Mining CEO Don Taylor, is anticipated to be one of the world’s largest lead/zinc mines, and is set to be in production by late 2020. “We’ve got about over 100 million tons of ten and a half percent zinc equivalent,” Taylor…

The 'white gold rush': Inside a lithium mine, where stores of recyclable energy lie | Nightline Lithium powers many of our devices as well as electric vehicles. Western states are believed to hold an immense amount of the metal and some say it could help the U.S. reach its climate goals. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline…

Desert Adventures Mineshaft Vail, AZ This is a private mineshaft that you can only get tours from Desert Adventures in Vail, 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…

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.

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.

VR360 OVERFLIGHT OF BAGDAD, AZ OPEN PIT MINE – TURN OFF SOUND This video was shot with a SAMSUNG 360 camera.

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

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.