Virtual Globetrotting: Resources

Virtual Globetrotting: Resources - Minerals/Metals http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:46:32 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Remains of Leona Quarry]]>

Remains of Leona Quarry
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-10-16 10:46:32
The quarry dominates the view of the East Bay hills for anyone in the East Oakland / Alameda / San Leandro area. It can even be seen from San Francisco.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-leona-quarry/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-leona-quarry/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:46:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-leona-quarry/ 37.77984800 -122.16122000 <![CDATA[Argonaut Gold Mine]]>

Argonaut Gold Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-07-13 09:31:14
The Argonaut Mine is a gold mine in Jackson, California, United States. It was discovered in 1850 and was the site of the worst gold-mining disaster in the state's history. The mine closed in 1942 and, along with the nearby Kennedy Mine, is registered as California Historical Landmark #786.

It was discovered by two miners, James Hager and William Tudor. The mine's serious development began in 1893 when it was purchased by the Argonaut Mining Company. The mine operated until 1942, reaching a vertical depth of 5,570 feet (1,688 m) via a sixty-three degree shaft and produced more than $25 million in gold.]]>

Kennedy Gold Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-07-13 09:28:24
The Kennedy Gold Mine is a gold mine in Jackson, California, one of the deepest mines in the world. It closed in 1942 and together with nearby Argonaut Mine, is registered as California Historical Landmark #786. It has since been re-opened as a tourist attraction.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kennedy-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kennedy-gold-mine/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:28:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kennedy-gold-mine/ 38.36750800 -120.78061000 <![CDATA[Find-It Game #10]]>

Find-It Game #10
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-13 07:54:22
Happy Hunting!!]]>

Find-It Game #10
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-13 07:54:22
Happy Hunting!!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/find-it-game-10/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/find-it-game-10/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:54:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/find-it-game-10/ -29.53523000 -13.88671900 <![CDATA[Abandoned Alaskan copper mine ghost town]]>

Abandoned Alaskan copper mine ghost town

Abandoned Alaskan copper mine ghost town
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:14:51
In 1916, the peak year for production, the mines produced copper ore valued at $32.4 million.

In 1925 a Kennecott geologist predicted that the end of the high-grade ore bodies was in sight. The highest grades of ore were largely depleted by the early 1930s. The Glacier Mine closed in 1929. The Mother Lode was next, closing at the end of July 1938. The final three, Erie, Jumbo and Bonanza, closed that September.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-alaskan-copper-mine-ghost-town/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-alaskan-copper-mine-ghost-town/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:14:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-alaskan-copper-mine-ghost-town/ 61.48417100 -142.88807600 <![CDATA[Gold Dredge]]>

Gold Dredge
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By: KRL
@ 2009-01-29 12:37:00
Northeast of Fairbanks. Recent activity along this river valley. Large area just to west showing typical worm like trail of placer gold operations.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:37:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge/ 65.04316500 -147.09328700 <![CDATA[La Oroya Smelter]]>

La Oroya Smelter
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By: KRL
@ 2008-12-15 06:58:17
Lead, Copper, Zinc mining operation by Doe Run Peru. Recently featured on CNN's Planet in Peril series as one of the most polluted places on earth (Blacksmith Inst.). Town built around large smelter operation in narrow alpine valley. Large ore stockpile south of town.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-oroya-smelter/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-oroya-smelter/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:58:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-oroya-smelter/ -11.52777100 -75.89755100 <![CDATA[The Laxey Wheel "Lady Isabella"]]>

The Laxey Wheel "Lady Isabella"
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By: dave_keeling
@ 2008-10-02 09:00:59
The Laxey water wheel used to pump water from the mines.]]>

The Laxey Wheel "Lady Isabella"
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By: dave_keeling
@ 2008-10-02 09:00:59
The Laxey water wheel used to pump water from the mines.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-laxey-wheel-lady-isabella/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-laxey-wheel-lady-isabella/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-laxey-wheel-lady-isabella/ 54.23863700 -4.40737400 <![CDATA[Black Diamond Mine - Hazel Atlas portal]]>

BEV

Black Diamond Mine - Hazel Atlas portal
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-06 19:33:23
This mine supplied sand needed for glass making in the 1920s through the 1940s. This shaft is open for public tours by local park rangers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-hazel-atlas-portal/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-hazel-atlas-portal/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:33:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-hazel-atlas-portal/ 37.95438400 -121.86415000 <![CDATA[Black Diamond Mine - Greathouse portal and visitor center]]>

Black Diamond Mine - Greathouse portal and visitor center

BEV

Black Diamond Mine - Greathouse portal and visitor center
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-06 19:26:39
This portal was the original opening into the sand mine. (Closed to public until 2009.)

In the 1920s underground mining for sand began near the deserted Nortonville and Somersville townsites. The Somersville mine supplied sand used in glass making by the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company in Oakland, while the Nortonville mine supplied the Columbia Steel Works with foundry (casting) sand. Competition from Belgian glass and the closing of the steel foundry ended the sand mining by 1949. Altogether, more than 1.8 million tons of sand had been mined.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-greathouse-portal-and-visitor-center/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-greathouse-portal-and-visitor-center/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:26:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-greathouse-portal-and-visitor-center/ 37.95534600 -121.86601100 <![CDATA[TauTona Gold Mine]]>

TauTona Gold Mine
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By: pookie123
@ 2008-06-21 11:33:02
Tau Tona as it is now known is The Deepest mine in the World at 3.6km.]]>

TauTona Gold Mine
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By: pookie123
@ 2008-06-21 11:33:02
Tau Tona as it is now known is The Deepest mine in the World at 3.6km.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tautona-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tautona-gold-mine/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:33:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tautona-gold-mine/ -26.41609100 27.42755100 <![CDATA[Kalgoorlie Super Pit]]>

Kalgoorlie Super Pit
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By: KRL
@ 2008-04-14 09:17:48
Huge Open Pit Gold Mine. Produces 850,000 oz. Gold per year. Large Equipment & Drill & Blast patterns clearly visible. Link to company website below.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kalgoorlie-super-pit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kalgoorlie-super-pit/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:17:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kalgoorlie-super-pit/ -30.77535800 121.51007700 <![CDATA[Newman Iron Ore Mine]]>

Newman Iron Ore Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2008-04-10 14:49:09
Pilbara Region; Western Australia. Area of drilling and blasting holes being prepared. Heavy equipment visible.]]>

Newman Iron Ore Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2008-04-10 14:49:09
Pilbara Region; Western Australia. Area of drilling and blasting holes being prepared. Heavy equipment visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/newman-iron-ore-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/newman-iron-ore-mine/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:49:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/newman-iron-ore-mine/ -23.36502900 119.68051000 <![CDATA[Falconbridge Nikkelverk Refinery]]>

BEV

Falconbridge Nikkelverk Refinery
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2008-04-06 00:34:04]]>

BEV

Falconbridge Nikkelverk Refinery
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2008-04-06 00:34:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/falconbridge-nikkelverk-refinery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/falconbridge-nikkelverk-refinery/ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:34:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/falconbridge-nikkelverk-refinery/ 58.13801400 7.97547800 <![CDATA[Carajas Iron Ore Mine]]>

Carajas Iron Ore Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2008-03-19 09:01:45
Large Open Pit Mine. Several loaders, excavators & dumptrucks visible. Ore moved by railway to coastal loading facility 750 km northeast to Sao Luis.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carajas-iron-ore-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carajas-iron-ore-mine/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:01:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carajas-iron-ore-mine/ -6.06903700 -50.15893900 <![CDATA[Placer Gold]]>

Placer Gold
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By: KRL
@ 2007-10-04 10:06:54
Historic Placer Operations and typical pattern of gravel piles.]]>

Placer Gold
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By: KRL
@ 2007-10-04 10:06:54
Historic Placer Operations and typical pattern of gravel piles.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-2/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:06:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-2/ 39.18969100 -121.46089600 <![CDATA[2007-10-02 - Elandstrand Mine]]>

2007-10-02 - Elandstrand Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-10-04 09:36:42
Site of 3,000+ trapped miners underground. News link below.]]>

2007-10-02 - Elandstrand Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-10-04 09:36:42
Site of 3,000+ trapped miners underground. News link below.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-10-02-elandstrand-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-10-02-elandstrand-mine/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:36:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-10-02-elandstrand-mine/ -26.45889400 27.35969100 <![CDATA[Giant caves at rock quarry]]>

BEV

Giant caves at rock quarry
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-10-03 12:23:45]]>

BEV

Giant caves at rock quarry
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-10-03 12:23:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-caves-at-rock-quarry/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-caves-at-rock-quarry/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:23:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-caves-at-rock-quarry/ 38.09991300 23.90498700 <![CDATA[Rock Quarry]]>

BEV

Rock Quarry
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-10-03 12:22:05]]>

BEV

Rock Quarry
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-10-03 12:22:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-4/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:22:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-4/ 38.10286900 23.90962300 <![CDATA[Rock Quarry]]>

Rock Quarry
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By: Ars3nic
@ 2007-08-23 12:32:16
Rock quarry southeast of Atlanta]]>

Rock Quarry
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By: Ars3nic
@ 2007-08-23 12:32:16
Rock quarry southeast of Atlanta]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-3/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:32:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-3/ 33.53334600 -84.21338100 <![CDATA[Rock Quarry]]>

Rock Quarry
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By: Ars3nic
@ 2007-08-23 12:26:35
Rock quarry south-southwest of Atlanta.]]>

Rock Quarry
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By: Ars3nic
@ 2007-08-23 12:26:35
Rock quarry south-southwest of Atlanta.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-2/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:26:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rock-quarry-2/ 33.60681000 -84.49003500 <![CDATA[Ruggles Mine]]>

Ruggles Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-12 11:46:24
Minerals such as Mica, Feldspar, Beryl, and Uranium were mined at Ruggles for 175 years.

Now a tourist site.]]>

Ruggles Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-12 11:46:24
Minerals such as Mica, Feldspar, Beryl, and Uranium were mined at Ruggles for 175 years.

Now a tourist site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:46:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine/ 43.55450400 -71.95107200 <![CDATA[Las Médulas]]>

Las Médulas
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-06-21 16:26:36
In the 1st century A.D. the Roman Imperial authorities began to exploit the gold deposits of this region in north-west Spain, using a technique based on hydraulic power. After two centuries of working the deposits, the Romans withdrew, leaving a devastated landscape. Since there was no subsequent industrial activity, the dramatic traces of this remarkable ancient technology are visible everywhere as sheer faces in the mountainsides and the vast areas of tailings, now used for agriculture.]]>

St Agnes Mining District
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-21 12:43:23
Centred on the small town of St Agnes, this elongated and predominantly coastal mining district has been formed by the contact between the granite underlying St. Agnes Beacon - an outlier of the Carn Brea boss - and the complex metamorphosed country rock which surrounds and overlies it. To the west and close to the granite contact, it includes a group of ancient tin mines which stretch from the dramatic openwork of Wheal Luna overlooking Trevaunance Cove through Seal Hole and Polberro towards St. Agnes Head. To the south-west lies Wheal Coates, one of the best known Cornish mine sites, and the important copper mines of Wheal Charlotte and the Porthtowan mines - most notably Tywarnhayle/United Hills and the Towan group. Wheal Kitty and Penhalls dominate the west of Trevaunance Cove, whilst Blue Hills occupies the seaward end of the nearby Trevellas Coombe, where tin stamps and small-scale dressing floors have now been restored to working order.]]>

BEV

Sand dredging in progress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-07 10:47:12]]>

BEV

Sand dredging in progress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-07 10:47:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sand-dredging-in-progress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sand-dredging-in-progress/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:47:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sand-dredging-in-progress/ 52.80545500 6.93083700 <![CDATA[Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine]]>

Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-04-24 22:55:28
Pyrite was first discovered in 1889, near where Quantico Creek meets the South Fork Quantico Creek.

Mining operations were limited from 1889 to 1908. In 1908, the Cabin Branch Mining Company was formed. In 1916, the mine was bought by the American Agricultural Chemical Company. When the United States entered World War I in 1918, the price of pyrite skyrocketed because of the demand for sulfur.

After the war, the price of pyrite dropped. Nationwide, in many industries, workers struck. While there was no union activity, workers at the Cabin Branch Mine struck in 1920.

The mine was subsequently abandoned; some of the buildings stood until the 1930s.]]>

Great Orme Prehistoric Copper Mines
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-24 20:34:49
The Great Orme Mines are possibly the most important copper mines of the Bronze Age yet discovered and excavated. Apparently abandoned around 600 BC, but with some evidence of Roman patronage, the mines were reopened in 1692 and continued to be worked until the end of the 19th century. It is possible that some of the copper from the mine was exported to Continental Europe, even in the Bronze Age. In addition to the three main mining areas, there are many opencast bell pit mines along the lines of the main geological faults.

In the 20th century the mines have been once again reopened, and the Bronze Age mine workings are now a fee-paying attraction for the public to experience.]]>

St Just Mining District
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-24 19:45:36
St Just lies in the far south western corner of Great Britain just north of Lands End, although copper and other metals were produced overall the area is most important for its production of tin which has spanned several thousand years. Initially this tin production was from alluvial deposits which had been created by the weathering of mineral rich veins, the high density tin stone was concentrated by the action of rivers to produce rich and easilly worked deposits. Cassiterite or tin oxide is not affected by chemical weathering unlike many of the other minerals which occur with it so alluvial tin produces quite pure metal with few impurities.

It is not known when underground or hard rock mining started in this area, there is historical evidence of underground activity during the 16th century becoming increasingly important in the 19th and 20th centuries when the alluvial deposits were mostly exhausted. The Geevor mine operated profitably through most of the 20th century but the collapse in the tin price in 1985 lead to eventual closure the pumps were finally switched off in 1991. Today the site is open to the public as a mining heritage centre with a museum and guided surface and underground tours through some of the older shallow workings. ]]>

Yanacocha Gold Mine
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-15 11:30:55
One of the largest and most profitable gold mines in the world]]>

Yanacocha Gold Mine
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-15 11:30:55
One of the largest and most profitable gold mines in the world]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yanacocha-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yanacocha-gold-mine/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:30:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yanacocha-gold-mine/ -6.97908000 -78.52340700 <![CDATA[Lost Gold of Victorio Peak]]>

Lost Gold of Victorio Peak
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By: daggerwell
@ 2007-03-14 09:22:59
In 1937 a man named Milton 'Doc' Noss supposedly found a treasure trove of gold bars and valuable artifacts hidden in a secret chamber beneath Victorio Peak in what is now part of White Sands Missle Range, New Mexico. He was unable to retrieve the treasure because the opening was too narrow so he hired an engineer to dynamite a larger passage. Too much dynamite was used and the opening was closed.
The many roads and trails visible around Victorio Peak are evidence of several unsuccessful attempts to find Doc Noss' treasure.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lost-gold-of-victorio-peak/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lost-gold-of-victorio-peak/ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:22:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lost-gold-of-victorio-peak/ 32.92371700 -106.64070900 <![CDATA[Raglan Mine]]>

Raglan Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-21 12:32:33
Nickel/Copper operation. Underground and open pit. Concentrate by road to port 60 km north at Deception Bay. Airstrip to the east at Donaldson.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raglan-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raglan-mine/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:32:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raglan-mine/ 61.68677800 -73.67517500 <![CDATA[Voisey Bay]]>

Voisey Bay
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-21 10:10:36
Site of presently built Nickel process facility.]]>

Voisey Bay
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-21 10:10:36
Site of presently built Nickel process facility.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/voisey-bay/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/voisey-bay/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:10:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/voisey-bay/ 56.34047300 -62.08897600 <![CDATA[Open Pit Mine]]>

Open Pit Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 13:54:59
Faro, Yukon. Lead/Zinc operations. No longer producing.]]>

Open Pit Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 13:54:59
Faro, Yukon. Lead/Zinc operations. No longer producing.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-mine-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-mine-1/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:54:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-mine-1/ 62.28804600 -133.33419800 <![CDATA[Asbestos Mine]]>

Asbestos Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 13:07:27
Clinton Creek, Yukon. Open Pit.]]>

Asbestos Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 13:07:27
Clinton Creek, Yukon. Open Pit.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/asbestos-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/asbestos-mine/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:07:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/asbestos-mine/ 64.45000000 -140.72044400 <![CDATA[Tungsten Mine]]>

Tungsten Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 12:51:35
Historically known as the Cantung Mine. Just inside the NWT. Access from Watson Lake, Yukon.]]>

Tungsten Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 12:51:35
Historically known as the Cantung Mine. Just inside the NWT. Access from Watson Lake, Yukon.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tungsten-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tungsten-mine/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:51:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tungsten-mine/ 61.96655500 -128.22572700 <![CDATA[Prairie Creek Mine]]>

Prairie Creek Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 12:39:08
Lead/Zinc/Silver Deposit. Built in early 1980's. Never went into production. Recent efforts to revive activity. Operated now by Canadian Zinc. Airstrip beside river to northwest of site. Tailings pond visible in middle of site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prairie-creek-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prairie-creek-mine/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:39:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prairie-creek-mine/ 61.55827900 -124.79147000 <![CDATA[Escondida Mine]]>

Escondida Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-15 09:24:01
Open Pit, Copper. BHP.]]>

Escondida Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-15 09:24:01
Open Pit, Copper. BHP.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/escondida-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/escondida-mine/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:24:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/escondida-mine/ -24.27623000 -69.06898500 <![CDATA[Red Dog Mine]]>

Red Dog Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-15 08:54:49
Open Pit. Lead/Zinc.]]>

Red Dog Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-15 08:54:49
Open Pit. Lead/Zinc.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-dog-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-dog-mine/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:54:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-dog-mine/ 68.06048100 -162.87643400 <![CDATA[Tailings Ponds]]>

Tailings Ponds
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-14 15:27:24
Lupin Gold Mine, Nunavut. No longer producing.]]>

Tailings Ponds
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-14 15:27:24
Lupin Gold Mine, Nunavut. No longer producing.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailings-ponds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailings-ponds/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:27:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailings-ponds/ 65.72554600 -111.25167800 <![CDATA[Giant Mine]]>

Giant Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-14 13:33:56
Historic Gold Mine, north of Yellowknife, NWT. Underground and Open Pit operations. No longer in production.]]>

Giant Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-14 13:33:56
Historic Gold Mine, north of Yellowknife, NWT. Underground and Open Pit operations. No longer in production.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-mine/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:33:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-mine/ 62.49947000 -114.36059500 <![CDATA[Con Mine]]>

Con Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-14 13:28:38
Headframe (Robinson Shaft) at Con Mine, Yellowknife, NWT. No longer in production (Gold).]]>

Con Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-14 13:28:38
Headframe (Robinson Shaft) at Con Mine, Yellowknife, NWT. No longer in production (Gold).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/con-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/con-mine/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:28:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/con-mine/ 62.43214700 -114.36737500 <![CDATA[Loading Terminal]]>

Loading Terminal
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-14 11:01:30
Nanisivik, Nunavut. Loading Berth for Lead/Zinc/Silver Mine. Minesite to south. Currently not operating.]]>

Loading Terminal
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-14 11:01:30
Nanisivik, Nunavut. Loading Berth for Lead/Zinc/Silver Mine. Minesite to south. Currently not operating.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loading-terminal/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loading-terminal/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:01:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loading-terminal/ 73.06874500 -84.54760600 <![CDATA[Highland Valley Mine]]>

Highland Valley Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 09:31:02
Open Pit Copper & Molybdenum Mine. 15 km west of Logan Lake, BC.]]>

Highland Valley Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 09:31:02
Open Pit Copper & Molybdenum Mine. 15 km west of Logan Lake, BC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/highland-valley-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/highland-valley-mine/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:31:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/highland-valley-mine/ 50.48825900 -121.04375800 <![CDATA[Kemess Mine]]>

Kemess Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 09:12:46
Open Pit Copper Mine; 420 km. northwest of Prince George, BC.]]>

Kemess Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 09:12:46
Open Pit Copper Mine; 420 km. northwest of Prince George, BC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kemess-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kemess-mine/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:12:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kemess-mine/ 57.00541100 -126.77707700 <![CDATA[Uranium Mine]]>

Uranium Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-12 11:47:20
McArthur River Mine & Mill. Holding Cells near Mill Complex. Open Pit to west of site.]]>

Uranium Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-12 11:47:20
McArthur River Mine & Mill. Holding Cells near Mill Complex. Open Pit to west of site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uranium-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uranium-mine/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:47:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uranium-mine/ 57.76344000 -105.05006800 <![CDATA[Erdenet Mine]]>

Erdenet Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-12 10:49:12
Open Pit Copper Mine.]]>

Erdenet Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-12 10:49:12
Open Pit Copper Mine.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erdenet-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erdenet-mine/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:49:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erdenet-mine/ 49.02121000 104.13348200 <![CDATA[Placer Gold]]>

Placer Gold
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-12 10:28:42
One of many Placer Gold operations, west of Dzaamar, Mongolia.]]>

Placer Gold
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-12 10:28:42
One of many Placer Gold operations, west of Dzaamar, Mongolia.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-1/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:28:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-1/ 48.30169500 104.39861300 <![CDATA[Placer Gold]]>

Placer Gold
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-11 08:36:40
Pattern from historic placer gold operations, east of Dawson City, Yukon.]]>

Placer Gold
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-11 08:36:40
Pattern from historic placer gold operations, east of Dawson City, Yukon.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold/ Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:36:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold/ 64.04028200 -139.29204900 <![CDATA[Open Pits]]>

Open Pits
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-08 12:25:54
Open Pit Mine, Pine Point, NWT. Lead/Zinc mine operated in 1970's. Abandoned.]]>

Open Pits
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-08 12:25:54
Open Pit Mine, Pine Point, NWT. Lead/Zinc mine operated in 1970's. Abandoned.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pits/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pits/ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:25:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pits/ 60.88703200 -114.55238300 <![CDATA[Former uranium ore open-cast mining]]>

Former uranium ore open-cast mining
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By: mstoess
@ 2007-01-13 08:49:03
1946 - 1990 the WISMUT company, a german-soviet venture, prospected for uranium ore needed in the soviet nuclear industry at several sites in Thuringia and Saxony. The miners took high health risks. Approx. 5.000 - 15.000 men died of miners lung diseases and radiation induced cancers in the latter years. Surface devastations and rock heaps remain unresolved problems to this day.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-uranium-ore-open-cast-mining/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-uranium-ore-open-cast-mining/ Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:49:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-uranium-ore-open-cast-mining/ 50.84367100 12.16195100 <![CDATA[Levant Mine]]>

Levant Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-12-19 21:58:36
Levant is one of Cornwall's most famous mines and like many others in the county very little is recorded of its early history. In 1820 Richard Boyns a local mining man formed a new company to work the mine, almost immediately they struck a rich vein of copper ore which eventually led to large dividends being paid to the share holders. This company operated Levant until getting into difficulties in 1871 when a new company was formed to take over the mine, its purser being Richard White, who was to run Levant for the next 30 years or so.

Over the years the mine continued to get deeper and to go further under the Atlantic Ocean, reaching its deepest point the 350 fathom level by 1904. Access to the lower levels was achieved by sinking two shafts out under the sea, Old Submarine shaft connecting the 210 to the 302 fathom level and, New Submarine Shaft connecting the 260 to the 350 fathom level.]]>

Lone Star Steel
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By: bonjbrown2
@ 2006-11-25 13:34:06
Steel mill in East Texas]]>

Lone Star Steel
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By: bonjbrown2
@ 2006-11-25 13:34:06
Steel mill in East Texas]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lone-star-steel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lone-star-steel/ Sat, 25 Nov 2006 13:34:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lone-star-steel/ 32.92095200 -94.71257700 <![CDATA[Large Mine in Australia]]>

Large Mine in Australia
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2006-11-21 15:33:19]]>

Large Mine in Australia
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2006-11-21 15:33:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/large-mine-in-australia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/large-mine-in-australia/ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:33:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/large-mine-in-australia/ -20.44374200 140.70671100 <![CDATA[Two big dices in earth]]>

Two big dices in earth
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By: itaclick
@ 2006-07-05 05:07:33
Area of Minerals, Company CVRD
In App google earth visite 19°36'0.80"S 43°11'36.24"W]]>

Two big dices in earth
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By: itaclick
@ 2006-07-05 05:07:33
Area of Minerals, Company CVRD
In App google earth visite 19°36'0.80"S 43°11'36.24"W]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-big-dices-in-earth/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-big-dices-in-earth/ Wed, 05 Jul 2006 05:07:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-big-dices-in-earth/ -19.61550500 -43.22255400 <![CDATA[Nauru Phosphate Corporation]]>

Nauru Phosphate Corporation
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By: romulusnr
@ 2006-06-29 19:20:36
The Nauru Phosphate Corporation (NPC) is a government-owned company controlling phosphate mining in Nauru. The economy of Nauru is almost wholly dependent on phosphate which has led to environmental catastrophe. The island's phosphate deposits were depleted by 2000 although it is believed that some small-scale mining is still in progress.
-Wikipedia]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nauru-phosphate-corporation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nauru-phosphate-corporation/ Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:20:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nauru-phosphate-corporation/ -0.53536100 166.91350800 <![CDATA[Mine entrance]]>

Mine entrance
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-19 23:14:26]]>

Mine entrance
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-19 23:14:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mine-entrance/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mine-entrance/ Mon, 19 Jun 2006 23:14:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mine-entrance/ -27.95404000 16.76391200 <![CDATA[Lamaque old gold mine, actually 'La Cité de l'Or']]>

Lamaque old gold mine, actually 'La Cité de l'Or'
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-05 15:23:31
It's the discovery of a vain of gold in 1923 that brought about the exploration of the future mine site.
In 1932, the Lamaque Gold Mines becomes involved in the project and exploits the ore body as of 1935. The company will become the richest gold mine in Quebec for a few decades.

Closed in 1985, the Lamaque mine was converted to a interpretation center named La Cité de l'Or. Thus, in June of 1995, La Cité de l'Or becomes a reality allowing people to discover a real mine at 300 feets underground while being dressed as a miner.

To the underground experience is added a visit to the surface buildings including the assay office where we will initiate you to the transformation of gold. Furthermore, discover the historical site of the Mining village of Bourlamaque constructed by the mine for its miners.
(http://www.citedelor.com/english/history.htm)]]>

Sigma Mine (gold)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-05 15:16:18
Open in 1937, reopen in 2005]]>

Sigma Mine (gold)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-05 15:16:18
Open in 1937, reopen in 2005]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sigma-mine-gold/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sigma-mine-gold/ Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:16:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sigma-mine-gold/ 48.10579800 -77.74711100 <![CDATA[Limestone mine in Piechcin]]>

Limestone mine in Piechcin
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By: piotr_k
@ 2006-05-05 12:30:43
Kopalnia "Kujawy" (Kuyavia Mine) in Piechcin, the largest limestone mine in Poland.]]>

Limestone mine in Piechcin
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By: piotr_k
@ 2006-05-05 12:30:43
Kopalnia "Kujawy" (Kuyavia Mine) in Piechcin, the largest limestone mine in Poland.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/limestone-mine-in-piechcin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/limestone-mine-in-piechcin/ Fri, 05 May 2006 12:30:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/limestone-mine-in-piechcin/ 52.82672800 17.99869500 <![CDATA[Bell pits]]>

Bell pits
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-04-11 10:42:09
Remains of bell pit mining, a primitive method of mining coal and ironstone where the coal lies near the surface on flat land. A shaft is sunk to reach the ironstone and coal which is then excavated and removed by means of a bucket (much like a well). No supports are used and mining continues outward until the mine becomes too dangerous (or collapses) at which point another mine is started. The pits here are from 13th century.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bell-pits/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bell-pits/ Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:42:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bell-pits/ 53.61359000 -1.59885400 <![CDATA[Ytterby Gruva (Ytterby Mine)]]>

Ytterby Gruva (Ytterby Mine)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-03-09 21:38:36

From jchemed.chem.wisc.edu:

The Ytterby Mine in Sweden, the derivation of the names of four of the rare earth elements (yttrium, ytterbium, terbium,
and erbium), is famous for its mineralogical treasures.

The minerals for which the Ytterby Mine became famous are gadolinite, (Y,RE)₂FeBeSi₂O₁₀ (RE = rare earth element), and yttrotantalite, YTaO₄.

The Ytterby Mine was a source of feldspar and quartz for the porcelain trade in Great Britain and Poland. The mine opened
in the 1750s and was closed in 1933.

Also from www.vanderkrogt.net:

Ytterby, a village in Sweden on the island of Resarö, close to Vaxholm (east of Stockholm) is a deposit of many unusual minerals, containing rare earth and other elements. At the Vaxholm Fästnings Museum (in the Vaxholm citadel) there is a minute exhibition about the Ytterby mine, known for Ytterbium, Yttrium, Terbium, Holmium, Scandium, Gadolinium and Lanthanum. In 1989 the mine was voted the "Historical Landmark of the year" by the American Society of Metals, which annually awards a place, building etc. having a historical significance within the metal or metalworking industry. A plaque from the ASM can be found at the entrance to the mine.

Quartz was quarried in this mine in the 1500's for ironworks in north Uppland. The quarrying of feldspar for the porcelain and glass industry started at the end of the 1700's and continued until 1933, when the mine was shut down.

The name Ytterby is composed from ytter = outer, and by = village, and means 'outer village', probably since it is located on the outermost point of the island of Resarö. ]]>

Remains of the Bell Diamond Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-01-15 16:43:07
More abandoned headframes to the N and NE.]]>

Remains of the Bell Diamond Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-01-15 16:43:07
More abandoned headframes to the N and NE.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-bell-diamond-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-bell-diamond-mine/ Sun, 15 Jan 2006 16:43:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-bell-diamond-mine/ 46.02493400 -112.52366800 <![CDATA[Giant Dump Trucks at Berkeley Pit Mine]]>

Giant Dump Trucks at Berkeley Pit Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-01-15 16:38:58
Compare the size of the dump trucks to the regular sized trucks parked next to them.

More to the SE.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-dump-trucks-at-berkeley-pit-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-dump-trucks-at-berkeley-pit-mine/ Sun, 15 Jan 2006 16:38:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-dump-trucks-at-berkeley-pit-mine/ 46.02171600 -112.50073000 <![CDATA[Source of the first atom bomb's uranium]]>

Source of the first atom bomb's uranium
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-12-08 12:55:17
The Shinkolobwe mine in the Katanga Province is also known as the Kasolo Mine, Chinkolobwe, and Shainkolobwe. Shinkolobwe's urainium deposits were discovered in 1915. This mine, near the southern Congolese town of Likasi, produced uranium for the first atomic bombs. The Shinkolobwe uranium mine ceased was closed in 1960, when Belgium granted Congo independence. Belgian authorities filled the main uranium shaft with concrete.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/source-of-the-first-atom-bombs-uranium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/source-of-the-first-atom-bombs-uranium/ Thu, 08 Dec 2005 12:55:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/source-of-the-first-atom-bombs-uranium/ -11.05426100 26.55138000 <![CDATA[Erzberg strip mine]]>

Erzberg strip mine
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-15 08:15:20]]>

Erzberg strip mine
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-15 08:15:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erzberg-strip-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erzberg-strip-mine/ Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:15:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erzberg-strip-mine/ 47.52444600 14.90879100 <![CDATA[Wade Hampton Mine]]>

Wade Hampton Mine
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By: robsv
@ 2005-10-16 21:37:05]]>

Wade Hampton Mine
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By: robsv
@ 2005-10-16 21:37:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wade-hampton-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wade-hampton-mine/ Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:37:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wade-hampton-mine/ 31.41010400 -109.91614200 <![CDATA[Campbell Mine]]>

Campbell Mine
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By: robsv
@ 2005-10-16 21:34:48
A copper mine in Bisbee, AZ.]]>

Campbell Mine
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By: robsv
@ 2005-10-16 21:34:48
A copper mine in Bisbee, AZ.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/campbell-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/campbell-mine/ Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:34:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/campbell-mine/ 31.42315200 -109.87847300 <![CDATA[Tiger Mine]]>

Tiger Mine
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By: robsv
@ 2005-10-16 21:10:44
A former copper mine in Tiger, AZ. It was abandoned in 1954. On the property ar a smelter, concentrator, an open pit, and a shaft and headframe.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiger-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiger-mine/ Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:10:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tiger-mine/ 32.69291600 -110.67996000 <![CDATA[Red Mud Dam]]>

Red Mud Dam
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-13 12:47:54
"Red mud" - bauxite refinery residues associated with the Boyne Smelter aluminum processing plant just to the NE.]]>

Red Mud Dam
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-13 12:47:54
"Red mud" - bauxite refinery residues associated with the Boyne Smelter aluminum processing plant just to the NE.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-mud-dam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-mud-dam/ Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:47:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-mud-dam/ -23.93738900 151.31770100 <![CDATA[Smith Ranch Uranium Production Facility Tailing Ponds]]>

Smith Ranch Uranium Production Facility Tailing Ponds
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-09-11 01:51:14]]>

Smith Ranch Uranium Production Facility Tailing Ponds
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-09-11 01:51:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-uranium-production-facility-tailing-ponds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-uranium-production-facility-tailing-ponds/ Sun, 11 Sep 2005 01:51:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-uranium-production-facility-tailing-ponds/ 43.02250200 -105.68753200 <![CDATA[Smith Ranch in situ leach (ISL) Uranium Production Facility Injection and Production Wells]]>

Smith Ranch in situ leach (ISL) Uranium Production Facility Injection and Production Wells

Smith Ranch in situ leach (ISL) Uranium Production Facility Injection and Production Wells
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-09-11 01:45:00
From http://www.world-nuclear.org/sym/1997/stout.htm:

The Smith Ranch in situ leach (ISL) uranium production facility is located in Converse County, Wyoming, USA. It is slated to become the largest alkaline ISL operation in the world.

Injection and recovery wells will be cased and cemented to isolate the open hole or screened ore bearing interval from all other aquifers. Production zone monitor wells will be located in a pattern around the mining unit or units with the completion interval open to the production zone. Production zone monitor wells are located approximately 150 m between wells. One overlying and one underlying monitor well will also be completed in the aquifers immediately above and below the production zone for each 1.6 hectares (4 acres) of well-field area. Figure 5 shows a typical well-field development pattern.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-in-situ-leach-isl-uranium-production-facility-injection-and-production-wells-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-in-situ-leach-isl-uranium-production-facility-injection-and-production-wells-1/ Sun, 11 Sep 2005 01:45:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-in-situ-leach-isl-uranium-production-facility-injection-and-production-wells-1/ 43.01497200 -105.71532000 <![CDATA[Smith Ranch in situ leach (ISL) Uranium Production Facility Injection and Production Wells]]>

Smith Ranch in situ leach (ISL) Uranium Production Facility Injection and Production Wells
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-09-11 01:39:08

From http://www.world-nuclear.org/sym/1997/stout.htm:

The Smith Ranch in situ leach (ISL) uranium production facility is located in Converse County, Wyoming, USA. It is slated to become the largest alkaline ISL operation in the world.

Injection and recovery wells will be cased and cemented to isolate the open hole or screened ore bearing interval from all other aquifers. Production zone monitor wells will be located in a pattern around the mining unit or units with the completion interval open to the production zone. Production zone monitor wells are located approximately 150 m between wells. One overlying and one underlying monitor well will also be completed in the aquifers immediately above and below the production zone for each 1.6 hectares (4 acres) of well-field area. Figure 5 shows a typical well-field development pattern.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-in-situ-leach-isl-uranium-production-facility-injection-and-production-wells/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-in-situ-leach-isl-uranium-production-facility-injection-and-production-wells/ Sun, 11 Sep 2005 01:39:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smith-ranch-in-situ-leach-isl-uranium-production-facility-injection-and-production-wells/ 42.93033200 -105.67597700 <![CDATA[Borax Mine]]>

Borax Mine
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-08-30 09:35:59
From http://www.mindat.org/loc-18310.html:

In 1913 a borate mining claim was registered by O. Suckow, following identification of colemanite nodules during well drilling in the Kramer area of Kern Co. California.

This discovery claim was later bought out by the Pacific Coast Borax Company, whose subsequent exploration drilling in the district discovered the Na-borate deposit in 1925.

Their first exploitation was underground, via the shaft known as the Baker mine, which lies near the eastern end of the Na borate orebody. During 1926 & '27, two other companies, Suckow Borax Mines and the Western Borax Co., began working further west in the deposit. Both of these operations were taken over within the next few years by Pacific Coast Borax [Western Borax in 1933].

In the late 1940's the former Western Borax property was bought by the California Borate Co. which since seems to have faded from the scene, although I can find no reference to it's demise. In 1956 Pacific Coast Borax merged with United States Potash Corporation, to become US Borax, and in 1957 changed from underground to opencast working.

The Jennifer Mine was a shaft located about halfway between the Western Borax and Suckow Borax mines, and is now included within the US Borax property. In 1968 US Borax became part of the Rio Tinto Group.]]>

Kondyor Massif
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By: sharky
@ 2005-08-24 17:25:47
It's not a volcano or a meteor strike. It's an intrusion of rare minerals originally over 5,000 miles deep in the earth that tunneled up through the mantle over a billion years ago. Erosion caused the formation you see today.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kondyor-massif/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kondyor-massif/ Wed, 24 Aug 2005 17:25:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kondyor-massif/ 57.58435000 134.65324400 <![CDATA[Ranger Uranium Mine, Kakadu National Park]]>

Ranger Uranium Mine, Kakadu National Park
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By: faz
@ 2005-08-11 10:59:10
Controversial uranium mine within Kakadu world heritage site.]]>

Ranger Uranium Mine, Kakadu National Park
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By: faz
@ 2005-08-11 10:59:10
Controversial uranium mine within Kakadu world heritage site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ranger-uranium-mine-kakadu-national-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ranger-uranium-mine-kakadu-national-park/ Thu, 11 Aug 2005 10:59:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ranger-uranium-mine-kakadu-national-park/ -12.68823900 132.90332800 <![CDATA[Tailings Basin for the Former Jackson County Iron Mine Quarry]]>

Tailings Basin for the Former Jackson County Iron Mine Quarry
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-08-05 15:29:06]]>

Tailings Basin for the Former Jackson County Iron Mine Quarry
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-08-05 15:29:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailings-basin-for-the-former-jackson-county-iron-mine-quarry/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailings-basin-for-the-former-jackson-county-iron-mine-quarry/ Fri, 05 Aug 2005 15:29:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailings-basin-for-the-former-jackson-county-iron-mine-quarry/ 44.30416500 -90.71788800 <![CDATA[Tintic Standard Reduction Mill]]>

Tintic Standard Reduction Mill
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-08-05 13:46:04
A nice ruin of a mill that served the mines in the Tintic mining district, in the hills to the west. Located on a scenic, west facing slope, the complex was abandoned in 1925, as its process of reducing ore became outdated.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tintic-standard-reduction-mill/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tintic-standard-reduction-mill/ Fri, 05 Aug 2005 13:46:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tintic-standard-reduction-mill/ 39.95771500 -111.85530400 <![CDATA[Alcoa Plant]]>

Alcoa Plant
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-08-05 00:01:48
Probably a bauxite processing plant.]]>

Alcoa Plant
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-08-05 00:01:48
Probably a bauxite processing plant.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alcoa-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alcoa-plant/ Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:01:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alcoa-plant/ 34.57722100 -92.53140400 <![CDATA[007 Dr. No's Crab Key Island]]>

007 Dr. No's Crab Key Island
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By: robsv
@ 2005-08-03 20:50:19
This bauxite mine/mill was the villian's lair in the 1962 James Bond mivie "Dr. No".]]>

007 Dr. No's Crab Key Island
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By: robsv
@ 2005-08-03 20:50:19
This bauxite mine/mill was the villian's lair in the 1962 James Bond mivie "Dr. No".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/007-dr-nos-crab-key-island/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/007-dr-nos-crab-key-island/ Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:50:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/007-dr-nos-crab-key-island/ 18.40986100 -77.11524700 <![CDATA[Santa Rita copper mine]]>

Santa Rita copper mine
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By: focusfree
@ 2005-08-01 16:51:53
Once the largest open pit mine in the world, still among the largest.]]>

Santa Rita copper mine
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By: focusfree
@ 2005-08-01 16:51:53
Once the largest open pit mine in the world, still among the largest.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/santa-rita-copper-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/santa-rita-copper-mine/ Mon, 01 Aug 2005 16:51:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/santa-rita-copper-mine/ 32.79651000 -108.06444200 <![CDATA[Jeffrey City (former uranium mill and townsite)]]>

Jeffrey City (former uranium mill and townsite)

Jeffrey City (former uranium mill and townsite)
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By: robsv
@ 2005-07-31 16:04:58
In the height of the Cold War, the town of Jeffrey City in Wyoming was the site of the Split Rock Mill (providing uranium to the US government) and home to thousands of people. When Western Nuclear (the mill operator) shut it down and demolished it in 1981, Jeffrey City became a modern ghost town.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeffrey-city-former-uranium-mill-and-townsite/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeffrey-city-former-uranium-mill-and-townsite/ Sun, 31 Jul 2005 16:04:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeffrey-city-former-uranium-mill-and-townsite/ 42.49513700 -107.81965300 <![CDATA[Tuba City former uranium mill]]>

Tuba City former uranium mill
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By: robsv
@ 2005-07-31 15:50:37
A uranium mill was built on this site in 1955 by Rare Metals Corporation of America. It provided uranium to the US government until its closure in 1966. The site was found to be contaminated, and was remediated as part of the UMTRA (Uranium Mill Tailings Remediation Act) program. The site covers 145 acres, and the former location of the mill and tailings pile is covered by a huge mound of clay soil, granular material, and rock.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tuba-city-former-uranium-mill/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tuba-city-former-uranium-mill/ Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:50:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tuba-city-former-uranium-mill/ 36.14549900 -111.13409000 <![CDATA[Alcoa Tennessee Operations]]>

Alcoa Tennessee Operations
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By: robsv
@ 2005-07-30 12:01:28
This is a 1600-acre industrial complex used in the manufacture of aluminum slab - aluminum in sheet form that is used to create beverage cans. There's a smelter, rolling mills, a packaging plant, and a reclamation plant; all told there's 125 acres under roof.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alcoa-tennessee-operations/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alcoa-tennessee-operations/ Sat, 30 Jul 2005 12:01:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alcoa-tennessee-operations/ 35.77684400 -83.97198200 <![CDATA[Kostamus mine]]>

Kostamus mine
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-07-29 16:25:46
Kostamus (Kostomuksha in Karelian) iron ore mine in Russian Karelia. Town of Kostamus is situated south of the mine.]]>

Kostamus mine
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-07-29 16:25:46
Kostamus (Kostomuksha in Karelian) iron ore mine in Russian Karelia. Town of Kostamus is situated south of the mine.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostamus-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostamus-mine/ Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:25:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kostamus-mine/ 64.68031800 30.68035100 <![CDATA[Cyanide soak at Mesquite Gold Mine]]>

Cyanide soak at Mesquite Gold Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-29 13:29:57
One of the largest gold mines in California, the Mesquite Mine extracts almost $100 million in gold annually. The mine operates using the common "heap leaching" process, where ore is piled up and soaked with a cyanide solution to chemically extract the gold. It is owned by the second largest gold producer in the world, Newmont Gold, a Canadian mining company.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyanide-soak-at-mesquite-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyanide-soak-at-mesquite-gold-mine/ Fri, 29 Jul 2005 13:29:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyanide-soak-at-mesquite-gold-mine/ 33.05006700 -114.98544200 <![CDATA[Finlands largest mine]]>

Finlands largest mine
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-07-22 07:18:49
The Kemira Corporation operates Finland's largest mine at Siilinjärvi, where an Archean carbonatite intrusion supplies apatite to the nearby fertilizer plant. Annual production of apatite ore exceeds 7 Mt.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finlands-largest-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finlands-largest-mine/ Fri, 22 Jul 2005 07:18:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finlands-largest-mine/ 63.14220400 27.73223900 <![CDATA[Desalination Plant]]>

Desalination Plant
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By: upcome
@ 2005-07-16 14:16:42
Very strange construction in remote Australia]]>

Desalination Plant
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By: upcome
@ 2005-07-16 14:16:42
Very strange construction in remote Australia]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desalination-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desalination-plant/ Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:16:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desalination-plant/ -24.22142000 113.57872000 <![CDATA[Chuquicamata Copper Mine Complex]]>

Chuquicamata Copper Mine Complex
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By: hkfczrqj
@ 2005-06-22 14:19:26]]>

Chuquicamata Copper Mine Complex
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By: hkfczrqj
@ 2005-06-22 14:19:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chuquicamata-copper-mine-complex/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chuquicamata-copper-mine-complex/ Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:19:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chuquicamata-copper-mine-complex/ -22.29023000 -68.89783900 <![CDATA[Morenci Copper Mine - PD]]>

Morenci Copper Mine - PD
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By: bisbohemian
@ 2005-06-13 15:12:58
This is one BIG mine!]]>

Morenci Copper Mine - PD
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By: bisbohemian
@ 2005-06-13 15:12:58
This is one BIG mine!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/morenci-copper-mine-pd/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/morenci-copper-mine-pd/ Mon, 13 Jun 2005 15:12:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/morenci-copper-mine-pd/ 33.09940300 -109.36718000 <![CDATA[Lavender Pit Mine]]>

Lavender Pit Mine
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By: bisbohemian
@ 2005-06-08 10:44:55
The Lavender Pit is part of the Copper Queen Mine, run by the Phelps Dodge Corporation from 1879 to 1975. Mining took place in underground tunnels and shafts until 1951 when it was determined by Harrison Lavender, the then-manger of the Copper Queen Branch of Phelps Dodge, that an open pit mine would be an economical way to increase ore yield. The resulting Lavender Pit was mined in 50 foot benches created by loading holes drilled to a 60 foot depth with 1,200 pounds of powder charge. Blasts commonly broke 75,000 tons of rock and were usually shot at 3:25 each afternoon. Mining in the pit stopped in 1974 and all mining operation ceased in the Copper Queen Mine in 1975 when the price of copper plummeted. The abandoned pit covers 300 acres, is 950 feet deep, and is a result of the removal of 351 million tons of material. Since mining operations ceased, the town of Bisbee reinvented itself as an artist community and historical tourist destination. During this reinvention, the Lavender Pit became a tourist destination with rim viewing platforms and guided tours.]]>

Marshall 49er Gold Discovery Site
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By: PWelty
@ 2005-06-06 01:13:27
Marshall Gold Discover Site. Follow the river downstream see 1000+ rafters]]>

Marshall 49er Gold Discovery Site
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By: PWelty
@ 2005-06-06 01:13:27
Marshall Gold Discover Site. Follow the river downstream see 1000+ rafters]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marshall-49er-gold-discovery-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marshall-49er-gold-discovery-site/ Mon, 06 Jun 2005 01:13:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marshall-49er-gold-discovery-site/ 38.79846500 -120.89661200 <![CDATA[Sacaton copper mine (aka Casa Grande Copper Mine)]]>

Sacaton copper mine (aka Casa Grande Copper Mine)

Sacaton copper mine (aka Casa Grande Copper Mine)
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By: wil9000
@ 2005-05-16 13:43:51
Circular quarry south of Phoenix, AZ. Great shadows!]]>

Sacaton copper mine (aka Casa Grande Copper Mine)
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By: wil9000
@ 2005-05-16 13:43:51
Circular quarry south of Phoenix, AZ. Great shadows!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sacaton-copper-mine-aka-casa-grande-copper-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sacaton-copper-mine-aka-casa-grande-copper-mine/ Mon, 16 May 2005 13:43:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sacaton-copper-mine-aka-casa-grande-copper-mine/ 32.95490700 -111.81665900 <![CDATA[Pit, The]]>

Pit, The
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By: wil9000
@ 2005-05-04 08:22:54
Berkeley Pit Mine

Copper mine in Butte Montana usually referred to as "The Pit" Zoom in and out to get the real scale on this thing. It's almost unimaginably huge!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pit-the/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pit-the/ Wed, 04 May 2005 08:22:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pit-the/ 46.01748000 -112.51193000 <![CDATA[Taconite tailings basin]]>

Taconite tailings basin
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By: romulusnr
@ 2005-04-28 23:54:16
The Reserve Iron Mining Co. of Silver Bay, MN was forced to stop dumping their waste rock into Lake Superior in the 1980s. Instead, they built this basin outside town. The plant is now run by Cleveland Cliffs. Taconite tailings have since been found to be a suitable alternative to gravel for roadway construction.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taconite-tailings-basin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taconite-tailings-basin/ Thu, 28 Apr 2005 23:54:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taconite-tailings-basin/ 47.29442600 -91.36505100 <![CDATA[Arizona Copper Mine]]>

Arizona Copper Mine
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By: dwfarmer
@ 2005-04-25 18:49:29]]>

Arizona Copper Mine
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By: dwfarmer
@ 2005-04-25 18:49:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arizona-copper-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arizona-copper-mine/ Mon, 25 Apr 2005 18:49:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arizona-copper-mine/ 33.39440300 -110.89960100 <![CDATA[Kennecott Copper Mine]]>

Kennecott Copper Mine
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-22 19:37:34]]>

Kennecott Copper Mine
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-22 19:37:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kennecott-copper-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kennecott-copper-mine/ Fri, 22 Apr 2005 19:37:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kennecott-copper-mine/ 40.53113900 -112.14277300 <![CDATA[Atlas uranium mine site tailing ponds]]>

Atlas uranium mine site tailing ponds
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-10 18:15:12]]>

Atlas uranium mine site tailing ponds
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-10 18:15:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlas-uranium-mine-site-tailing-ponds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlas-uranium-mine-site-tailing-ponds/ Sun, 10 Apr 2005 18:15:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlas-uranium-mine-site-tailing-ponds/ 38.48163100 -109.68338000