NM Mines

Kelly Mine, NM: Part 1 – Smithsonite The Story of Smithsonite … Smithsonite is a native zinc carbonate, ZuCO, It received its name in honor of the Smithsonian Institute scientist who Identified the substance. Smithsonite can be found in many sections of the world where zinc ore is present. Ordinary Smithsonite is colorless or white,…

Socorro NM Perlite Mine Spur BNSF’s El Paso sub goes through Socorro, NM. A spur goes through town to a perlite mine west of town. Video is of two short trains passing through town on way to mine. The crews use an old caboose to conduct the backing move up to the mine.

Find Gold And Gems In New Mexico Part 1 Find Gold And Gems In New Mexico. In part one we discuss the localities of the gems in this state. Having once lived in this region, I had no idea that there was so many cool things to look for! Support us at our store: www.hardluckstore.com…

Where Is Gold Found In New Mexico? Where do I find Gold in southern New Mexico? Great question, watch this video to get some valuable tips on where to find gold. More here on how to make these gold prospecting maps here: https://SourdoughMiner.com/GGM/ The full blog post is published here — https://sourdoughminer.com Remember – Were…

Find Gold And Gems In New Mexico Part 1 Find Gold And Gems In New Mexico. In part one we discuss the localities of the gems in this state. Having once lived in this region, I had no idea that there was so many cool things to look for! Support us at our store: www.hardluckstore.com…

The 10 WORST STATES for JOBS Are ya out of work? If so, you’re in the minority. If you’ve been paying attention, only 3 and a half percent of the population is unemployed right now. That’s the lowest it’s been in the last 50 years. And there’s plenty of jobs out there, too. Lots of…

I Bought an OPAL MINE !! Share This Video: https://youtu.be/vGYeZlGWhW0 Sibelle’s Site (Opals): https://www.sibelley.com/opals About two years ago I went up to Nevada to go opal mining at the Royal Peacock Opal mine. And I just LOVED IT!!! There’s something just so awesome and fun about mining specifically for opals. I think unlike mining for…

Exploring old 1800s gold mine in New Mexico #exploring gold mines #exploring New Mexico #exploring ghost towns #back roads

Hidden Dangers: The Legacy of New Mexico’s Abandoned Mines (full version) The New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program (AML) presents Hidden Dangers: The Legacy of New Mexico’s Abandoned Mines, featuring abandoned mine history, safety and safeguarding. This film’s primary focus is on mine safety and safeguarding techniques, but a variety of topics including history, archaeology…

IMC GLOBAL POTASH MINE AND REFINERY AT CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO 1950s MOVIE 87004 UP FROM THE BED OF A DESERT SEA tells the story of the New Mexico based potash mine run by the International Mineral and Chemical Corporation of Carlsbad (now known as IMC Global). Released in 1952 or 53, the film is a…