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 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:59 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![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/57312/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57312/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:59 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57312/ 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/52731/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52731/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:33:23 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52731/ 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.]]>

BEV

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/52013/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52013/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:33:02 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52013/ -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/48985/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48985/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:17:48 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48985/ -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/48845/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48845/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:49:09 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48845/ -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/48699/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48699/ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:34:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48699/ 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/47797/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47797/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:01:45 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47797/ -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/39697/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39697/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:06:54 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39697/ 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/39695/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39695/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:36:42 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39695/ -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/39650/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39650/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:23:45 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39650/ 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/39649/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39649/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:22:05 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39649/ 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/37447/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37447/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:32:16 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37447/ 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/37446/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37446/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:26:35 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37446/ 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/36667/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36667/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:46:24 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36667/ 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/34202/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34202/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:47:12 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34202/ 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/30458/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30458/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:30:55 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30458/ -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.
]]>

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/29523/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29523/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:32:33 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29523/ 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/29504/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29504/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:10:36 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29504/ 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/29474/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29474/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:54:59 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29474/ 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/29469/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29469/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:07:27 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29469/ 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/29468/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29468/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:51:35 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29468/ 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/29463/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29463/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:39:08 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29463/ 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/29300/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29300/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:24:01 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29300/ -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/29298/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29298/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:54:49 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29298/ 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/29291/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29291/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:27:24 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29291/ 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/29282/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29282/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:33:56 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29282/ 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/29281/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29281/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:28:38 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29281/ 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/29271/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29271/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:01:30 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29271/ 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/29213/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29213/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:31:02 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29213/ 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/29212/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29212/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:12:46 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29212/ 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/29191/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29191/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:47:20 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29191/ 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/29188/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29188/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:49:12 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29188/ 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/29187/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29187/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:28:42 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29187/ 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/29141/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29141/ Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:36:40 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29141/ 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/29023/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29023/ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:25:54 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29023/ 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.]]>