CO Mines

LIDAR and Mapping Historical Gold Mines If you are interested in obtaining LIDAR maps for your area please visit my website here: https://theprospectinggeologist.com/ In this video I show how LIDAR can be used in correlation with old mining maps to make a modern map of old gold mines. The maps that can be created using…

From 1983: Montana's collapsed copper mining industry In western Montana, where copper was once king, shuttered mines in the 1980s left the people of Butte, Anaconda and Great Falls groping toward the future. Correspondent Liz Trotta reported on the economic hardships facing thousands of out-of-work miners in this “Sunday Morning” story originally broadcast September 4,…

Temple Mountain…Old Uranium Mine District Temple Mountain is an old uranium mining district near Goblin Valley, Utah in the San Rafael Swell area. It’s one of my favorite places to explore in the area and look for radioactive rocks. The area has miles of old mining trails that are perfect for off-road exploring and camping.…

Colorado Stone Quarries | Marble, Colorado To us interesting content comes from the unknown. In Marble, CO there is a stone quarry that has unearthed marble that has graced the Lincoln Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknowns, the Equitable Building (among other skyscrapers in NYC), and so much more. The quarry has enjoyed a renaissance…

Rhodochrosite Mine Tour!! This week Natalie puts on her hard hat and joins Bryan on a tour of the “Detroit City Mine.” Watch along as Natalie & Bryan take you deep into the mine to explain the process of mining Rhodochrosite. At the end of the tour, there’s an explosion in hopes of finding new…

Areal View of a Colorado Coal Mine Despite being at a 20 year low, coal mining in Colorado is still a big industry. Nestled on the Western slopes of the Rockies between a State Park and a National Forest, this mine has left an indelible mark on the beautiful landscape.

GOLD MINES EVERYWHERE! Exploring Leadville Colorado! How awesome would it be to live in 1890’s Leadville Colorado! Gold, Adventure and the Wild West! There are literally thousands of gold mines in this relatively small area. Mining built this town and helped settle the West. As a gold prospector and small-scale miner, I hope that responsible…

Interactive 3D Maps of Mining Areas in Central City/Blackhawk, Colorado Easy to use interactive 3D maps to zoom-in, rotate, turn layers on/off, and more. This is an example 3D map created by 3D Geologic Mapping LLC which focuses on mining interests. If you’d like to try out our 3D maps and navigate them for yourself,…

World's biggest mine: Inside US coal Barack Obama’s pledge to cut carbon emissions has not stopped North Antelope Rochelle mine in Wyoming. In fact, production is booming – and climate change is off the agenda. The Guardian’s Suzanne Goldenberg gets a rare look inside the biggest coal mine in the world. Subscribe to The Guardian…

Colorado Copper Tungsten Gold mine Exploring Colorado Ghost mines