Inside 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…

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The World's Only Public Diamond Mine – Crater of Diamonds

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…

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Copper 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.…

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Environmentalists oppose Arizona copper mine

Environmentalists oppose Arizona copper mine A huge copper mine planned for the U.S. state of Arizona is causing deep divisions. Supporters say it will create thousands of much-needed jobs. However, environmentalists say it will scar the landscape and create excess pollution. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from southern Arizona.

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Morenci Copper Mine Morenci, AZ

Morenci Copper Mine Morenci, AZ Said to be the largest copper mine in the U.S., the Morenci Copper Mine produced 848 million pounds of copper in 2016! One fascinating feature of the overlook is watching mine trucks going from here to there. They seem to move like dancers waltzing across a dance floor.

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Exploring Arizona Abandoned Mines: Big Eye Mine

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…

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Modern Mining – How Eagle Mine produces nickel and copper

Modern Mining – How Eagle Mine produces nickel and copper This video will take you step-by-step through Eagle’s mining process. In addition, the video explains the techniques we use to find nickel and copper. About us: Eagle Mine is a nickel-copper mine located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The underground mine is expected to produce 360…

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Mayor of Miami Arizona talks Impacts of Copper Mining

Mayor of Miami Arizona talks Impacts of Copper Mining Miami, Arizona Mayor Jesus Canizales has seen the impact mining has on his community and state. Here, he asks for help and explains what his community can expect if the Resolution Copper Mining project and the mine move forward. Help us secure Arizona’s future. Visit “Speak…

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