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.
Forget about the copper. It’s the beautiful turquoise that came from Morenci that is more famous worldwide than its copper. A rare American treasure that, in its highest grades, a beautiful rich blue Morenci turquoise is worth thousands of dollars in today’s market! Too bad the Morenci copper mine owners failed to see its inherent value. The best turquoise came out of that mine in the 1960s to early 1970s. Never again.
I worked there. Quit because it wasn’t worth getting squashed by a haul truck sliding backwards down a haul road.
George Jones sings Qpen pit mine
From Morenci, Arizona where the copper mines glow
I could see Clifton in the canyon below
In Clifton lived Rosie; we danced and we dined
On the money I made in the open pit mine
I loved my sweet Rosie and she loved me too
There was nothing for Rosie that I wouldn’t do
Her hugs and her kisses, they were something divine
Gave me reason for working the open pit mine
While I was out walking with my Rosie one day
We passed a store window with rings on display
I bought the one she wanted; how they really did shine!
Spent the money I saved from that open pit mine
Her love would bring heartbreak that I would soon learn
Cause she would two-time me when my back was turned
Rosie would go dancing and drink the red wine
While I worked like a slave in that open pit mine
One night I caught Rosie on her rendezvous
She was huggin’ and kissin’ with somebody new
It was there that I shot her while their arms where entwined!
Then I buried her deep in that open pit mine
I took a look at my future and what did I see?
There was nothing but trouble a-waiting for me
But on the sun’s next risin’, I’ll be satisfied
Cause they’ll find me there sleeping by my sweet Rosie’s side