Copper and Community: Life at Kennecott
During the 1990s, three separate reunions were held at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge that brought together the school-age children and adult laborers that lived at Kennecott during the 1920s and 1930s. The interviews that were conducted at these events provide a rare and fascinating look into life at one of the West’s most remote mining camps. Continue Reading
Member’s Photo Compilation Volume II
This member’s only photo compilation contains over 100 of the best historical photos from the mining regions of the West. Continue Reading
The Nevada Scheelite Mine
The Nevada Scheelite mine was a significant producer of tungsten which operated intermittently from 1936 until the late 1960s. Subsequent attempts to restart the mine were made in 1971 and 1979, but were of limited success. Continue Reading
The Red Cloud Mine
From the The Mineralogical Record, Volume 11, No. 3.2, May-June, 1980: : “The story of the Red Cloud mine began over 100 years ago in one of the oldest mining districts in Arizona. Since that time the mine has regularly produced specimens of red wulfenite which, in form, color, luster and esthetics, are universally acknowledged as the finest in the world. The locality is still producing such specimens.” Continue Reading
Member’s Photo Compilation Volume I
This member’s only photo compilation contains over 100 of the best historical photos from the mining regions of the West. Continue Reading
Anchor Mine – Goodsprings, Nevada
The Anchor mine near Goodsprings, Nevada was primarily a producer of lead, zinc, and silver. Most production occurred between 1912 and 1928. Continue Reading
The Gold Prince Mine and Mill
The Gold Prince mill at Animas Forks, Colorado was built at the enormous cost of $500,000 in the first decade of the 1900s, but was mostly a failure. This series of photos takes a look at the Gold Prince mine and mill. Continue Reading
History of the New Almaden Mines
This article describes the fascinating history of the New Almaden quicksilver mines located in Santa Clara County, California. While many have heard of New Almaden, it is often overlooked that the state’s first lode mining operation was also the site of bonanza ores that rivaled many of the West’s great gold mines in the value of the metals produced. Continue Reading
The Mining Company That Stole a Town
The Harrison Gulch townsite was owned by two mining companies – the Midas Gold Mining Company and the Victor Power and Mining Company. The Victor Company had nefarious plans for the town, resulting in a legal battle that lasted over a decade, with one paper declaring that the “townsite war is on.” Continue Reading
Parrett Mine – Lundy, California
The Parrett mine is a gold mine located in Mono County, California, near the ghost town of Lundy. It is said to be in the same vein system as the famous May Lundy mine. The mine is most notable for its early history under the ownership of Jasper Parrett. Continue Reading
