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 2013 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:07:05 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Tarkwa Gold Mine]]>

Tarkwa Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 08:07:05]]>

Tarkwa Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 08:07:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tarkwa-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tarkwa-gold-mine/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:07:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tarkwa-gold-mine/ 5.28857100 -2.03075400 <![CDATA[Ntotoroso Gold Mine]]>

Ntotoroso Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 07:59:47]]>

Ntotoroso Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 07:59:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ntotoroso-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ntotoroso-gold-mine/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:59:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ntotoroso-gold-mine/ 7.03223900 -2.35811200 <![CDATA[Damang Gold Mine]]>

Damang Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 07:49:09]]>

Damang Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 07:49:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/damang-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/damang-gold-mine/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:49:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/damang-gold-mine/ 5.51706300 -1.83591800 <![CDATA[Obuasi Gold Mine]]>

Obuasi Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 07:39:02]]>

Obuasi Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 07:39:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/obuasi-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/obuasi-gold-mine/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:39:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/obuasi-gold-mine/ 6.18055600 -1.66945000 <![CDATA[Ciudad Rodrigo Uranium Mine (former uranium mine)]]>

Ciudad Rodrigo Uranium Mine (former uranium mine)
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 07:22:32]]>

Ciudad Rodrigo Uranium Mine (former uranium mine)
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 07:22:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ciudad-rodrigo-uranium-mine-former-uranium-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ciudad-rodrigo-uranium-mine-former-uranium-mine/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:22:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ciudad-rodrigo-uranium-mine-former-uranium-mine/ 40.63818600 -6.61900500 <![CDATA[Caetité Uranium Mine]]>

Caetité Uranium Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 06:49:16]]>

Caetité Uranium Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-06 06:49:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/caetita-uranium-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/caetita-uranium-mine/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 06:49:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/caetita-uranium-mine/ -13.83294400 -42.29853300 <![CDATA[Trekkopje Uranium Mine]]>

Trekkopje Uranium Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-20 09:56:08
Areva's large Open Pit and Alkaline Heap Leach operation. Recently put into care/maintenance due to low ore prices.

More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trekkopje-uranium-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trekkopje-uranium-mine/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:56:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trekkopje-uranium-mine/ -22.18168300 14.85094100 <![CDATA[Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine]]>

Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-19 12:31:18
Paladin Energy's open pit mine.

More info at link below]]>

Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-19 12:31:18
Paladin Energy's open pit mine.

More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langer-heinrich-uranium-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langer-heinrich-uranium-mine/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:31:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langer-heinrich-uranium-mine/ -22.80561800 15.32730100 <![CDATA[Rossing Uranium Mine]]>

Rossing Uranium Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-15 12:06:08
Rio Tinto's low grade/bulk tonnage open pit mine.

More info at link below]]>

Rossing Uranium Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-15 12:06:08
Rio Tinto's low grade/bulk tonnage open pit mine.

More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rossing-uranium-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rossing-uranium-mine/ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:06:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rossing-uranium-mine/ -22.49257400 15.04474600 <![CDATA[Serra Grande Gold Mine]]>

Serra Grande Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:52:36]]>

Serra Grande Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:52:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serra-grande-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serra-grande-gold-mine/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:52:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serra-grande-gold-mine/ -14.57369800 -49.96667900 <![CDATA[Paracatu Gold Mine]]>

Paracatu Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:52:27]]>

Paracatu Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:52:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paracatu-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paracatu-gold-mine/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:52:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paracatu-gold-mine/ -17.19614500 -46.87997100 <![CDATA[Jacobina Gold Mine]]>

Jacobina Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:42:42]]>

Jacobina Gold Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:42:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jacobina-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jacobina-gold-mine/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:42:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jacobina-gold-mine/ -11.26140300 -40.51822200 <![CDATA[Huarón Silver Mine]]>

Huarón Silver Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:33:52]]>

Huarón Silver Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:33:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huara-n-silver-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huara-n-silver-mine/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:33:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huara-n-silver-mine/ -11.00523000 -76.41115700 <![CDATA[Morococha Silver Mine]]>

Morococha Silver Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:33:36]]>

Morococha Silver Mine
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 14:33:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/morococha-silver-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/morococha-silver-mine/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:33:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/morococha-silver-mine/ -11.60553600 -76.13907300 <![CDATA[Silver Bell Mine]]>

Silver Bell Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-01-21 09:52:23
Asarco's Open Pit Copper Mine. Four main pits. More info at link below]]>

Silver Bell Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-01-21 09:52:23
Asarco's Open Pit Copper Mine. Four main pits. More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/silver-bell-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/silver-bell-mine/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:52:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/silver-bell-mine/ 32.40431300 -111.51844000 <![CDATA[Ambatovy Nickel Mine]]>

Ambatovy Nickel Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-01-03 08:39:01
Sherritt's bulk tonnage Nickel Project. More info at link below]]>

Ambatovy Nickel Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2013-01-03 08:39:01
Sherritt's bulk tonnage Nickel Project. More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ambatovy-nickel-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ambatovy-nickel-mine/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:39:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ambatovy-nickel-mine/ -18.84927400 48.30508200 <![CDATA[Chang Shan Hao Gold Mine]]>

Chang Shan Hao Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-11-06 08:17:12
China Gold International Resource Corp. Open Pit. Gold with Silver.]]>

Chang Shan Hao Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-11-06 08:17:12
China Gold International Resource Corp. Open Pit. Gold with Silver.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chang-shan-hao-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chang-shan-hao-gold-mine/ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:17:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chang-shan-hao-gold-mine/ 41.65649700 109.25894700 <![CDATA[Zijinshan Gold Mine]]>

Zijinshan Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-11-05 13:52:34
Zijin Mining's Open Pit Gold/Copper mine.

Currently China's largest producer.]]>

Zijinshan Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-11-05 13:52:34
Zijin Mining's Open Pit Gold/Copper mine.

Currently China's largest producer.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zijinshan-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zijinshan-gold-mine/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:52:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zijinshan-gold-mine/ 25.18443800 116.39499700 <![CDATA[Sand Dune Mining]]>

Sand Dune Mining
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By: KRL
@ 2012-10-29 10:20:51
Large scale mining for various minerals. More info at link below]]>

Sand Dune Mining
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By: KRL
@ 2012-10-29 10:20:51
Large scale mining for various minerals. More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sand-dune-mining-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sand-dune-mining-1/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:20:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sand-dune-mining-1/ -28.60758200 32.31542600 <![CDATA[Surface Mining - Placer Gold]]>

Surface Mining - Placer Gold
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By: KRL
@ 2012-10-26 10:02:13
"Informal" Placer Mining for Gold.

Extensive area; over 25 km. squared.

Access appears limited to the main river with small boats; then carried east where two main camps (blue roofs) are built. Numerous groups of scattered buildings.

Several other areas visible along smaller creeks.

No equipment visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/surface-mining-placer-gold/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/surface-mining-placer-gold/ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:02:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/surface-mining-placer-gold/ 26.31495900 96.23027800 <![CDATA[Kumtor Gold Mine]]>

Kumtor Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-10-03 13:37:41
Centerra's Open Pit Mine.

The worlds' second highest operations at 4,000 meters (14,000 ft.).

Recent protests in the Capital, Bishkek demanding the mining interests be Nationalized.

More info at links below:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/10/03/kyrgyzstan-canada-mine-protests.html
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kumtor-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kumtor-gold-mine/ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:37:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kumtor-gold-mine/ 41.86738800 78.20566200 <![CDATA[Copper Mountain Mine]]>

Copper Mountain Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-09-21 09:39:43
Large Open Pit mine. Several main pits, waste piles and roads. Historic Town - and Ghost Town.

Recently re-opened to production. More info at links below:

http://www.merrittherald.com/business/151552495.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-mountain-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-mountain-mine/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:39:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-mountain-mine/ 49.33966500 -120.55521000 <![CDATA[Marikana Platinum Mine]]>

Marikana Platinum Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-08-17 09:30:37
Recent worker unrest results in police shootings of machette wielding protestors.

Link below with graphic video and news story.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marikana-platinum-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marikana-platinum-mine/ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:30:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marikana-platinum-mine/ -25.68933600 27.44822500 <![CDATA[Bauxite Mining]]>

Bauxite Mining
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By: KRL
@ 2012-07-10 08:03:37
Large area east and north of the town with active surface mining. Network of haul roads and waste piles.

Bulk loading terminal to the west of the airport.

More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bauxite-mining/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bauxite-mining/ Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:03:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bauxite-mining/ -12.60482600 141.92962600 <![CDATA[Ruggles Mine]]>

Ruggles Mine
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By: skyeye
@ 2012-06-27 17:59:02
Ruggles Mine is an open-pit mine which is open to tourists and mineral collectors.

http://www.rugglesmine.com

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Ruggles Mine
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By: skyeye
@ 2012-06-27 17:59:02
Ruggles Mine is an open-pit mine which is open to tourists and mineral collectors.

http://www.rugglesmine.com

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine-1/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:59:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruggles-mine-1/ 43.58944400 -71.99222200 <![CDATA[West Angelas Iron Ore Mine]]>

West Angelas Iron Ore Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-06-27 12:15:46
Rio Tinto's - large open pits. Airport just to northwest.

More info at link below]]>

West Angelas Iron Ore Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-06-27 12:15:46
Rio Tinto's - large open pits. Airport just to northwest.

More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/west-angelas-iron-ore-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/west-angelas-iron-ore-mine/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:15:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/west-angelas-iron-ore-mine/ -23.17934300 118.76323700 <![CDATA[Nickel Mine of thio]]>

Nickel Mine of thio
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-06-13 13:55:54
Nickel mining in New Caledonia is a major sector of the New Caledonian economy. The islands contain about 7,100,000 tonnes of nickel which is about 10% of the world's nickel reserves.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nickel-mine-of-thio/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nickel-mine-of-thio/ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:55:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nickel-mine-of-thio/ -21.61482400 166.18194600 <![CDATA[Las Cruces Copper Mine]]>

Las Cruces Copper Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-06-04 12:15:00
Large Open Pit, high grade copper. Inmet Mining.

More info at link below:

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Las Cruces Copper Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-06-04 12:15:00
Large Open Pit, high grade copper. Inmet Mining.

More info at link below:

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-cruces-copper-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-cruces-copper-mine/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:15:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/las-cruces-copper-mine/ 37.50128300 -6.09835600 <![CDATA[Martha Gold Mine]]>

Martha Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-05-07 10:10:37
Historic Gold Production.

More info below]]>

Martha Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-05-07 10:10:37
Historic Gold Production.

More info below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martha-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martha-gold-mine/ Mon, 07 May 2012 10:10:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martha-gold-mine/ -37.38526500 175.84373500 <![CDATA[Gold Dredge]]>

Gold Dredge
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By: KRL
@ 2012-05-04 07:23:24
Dredge #4. Now a Historic Site.

Links below to more info and photos:

http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/itm2-crp-trc/htm/ndn4_e.asp]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-5/ Fri, 04 May 2012 07:23:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-5/ 63.94395200 -139.33659600 <![CDATA[Macraes Gold Mine]]>

Macraes Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-04-26 12:28:32
Several open pits and waste piles. Very clear imagery.

More info at link below]]>

Macraes Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-04-26 12:28:32
Several open pits and waste piles. Very clear imagery.

More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/macraes-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/macraes-gold-mine/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:28:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/macraes-gold-mine/ -45.37072000 170.45133600 <![CDATA[OK Tedi Mine]]>

OK Tedi Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-04-25 09:41:09
Open pit Copper and Gold.

Past environmental damage discussed in attached link:
http://www.atimes.com/oceania/AH13Ah01.html

Evidence visible just to south of mine; pink sediments visible in river drainage.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ok-tedi-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ok-tedi-mine/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:41:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ok-tedi-mine/ -5.22446900 141.15903900 <![CDATA[Hall-Tonopah Open Pit Mine]]>

Hall-Tonopah Open Pit Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2012-04-19 08:13:38
Historic Molybdenum & Copper production.

Info at this link:

http://www.mindat.org/loc-14441.html

Photos at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hall-tonopah-open-pit-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hall-tonopah-open-pit-mine/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:13:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hall-tonopah-open-pit-mine/ 38.31795600 -117.29930900 <![CDATA[Gold Dredge]]>

Gold Dredge
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By: KRL
@ 2012-04-11 07:33:05
Large dredge beside the ocean. Mining placer gold onshore.

Nome also hosts placer gold just offshore. Featured on "Bering Sea Gold":

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/bering-sea-gold/

Link below shows picture of dredge.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-4/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:33:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-4/ 64.49241300 -165.36559900 <![CDATA[Mining in Brokolonka]]>

Mining in Brokolonka
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By: Tyco
@ 2012-03-22 10:21:34]]>

Mining in Brokolonka
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By: Tyco
@ 2012-03-22 10:21:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mining-in-brokolonka/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mining-in-brokolonka/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:21:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mining-in-brokolonka/ 5.02152100 -55.53438700 <![CDATA[Gold Mining in Guyana]]>

Gold Mining in Guyana
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By: Tyco
@ 2012-03-22 10:13:16]]>

Gold Mining in Guyana
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By: Tyco
@ 2012-03-22 10:13:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-mining-in-guyana/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-mining-in-guyana/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:13:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-mining-in-guyana/ 5.78705400 -59.34883100 <![CDATA[Mining in Guyana]]>

Mining in Guyana
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By: Tyco
@ 2012-03-22 09:58:26]]>

Mining in Guyana
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By: Tyco
@ 2012-03-22 09:58:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mining-in-guyana/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mining-in-guyana/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:58:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mining-in-guyana/ 5.43504100 -58.76071900 <![CDATA[Palabora Mine]]>

Palabora Mine
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2012-02-10 19:39:05
This is a cluster of open-pit and underground mines producing mainly copper as well as byproducts such as anode slimes, nickel sulphate, sulphuric acid, magnetite, and vermiculite.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palabora-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palabora-mine/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:39:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/palabora-mine/ -23.97384900 31.12604100 <![CDATA[Placer Gold]]>

Placer Gold
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By: KRL
@ 2011-12-07 10:02:40
Large area of historic Placer Gold mining. Typical pattern left from a dredge.

Medium resolution imagery for the area.

Link below to historic placer gold mining in the area]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-3/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:02:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/placer-gold-3/ 43.89498500 -115.89923900 <![CDATA[Jeffrey Asbestos Mine]]>

Jeffrey Asbestos Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-24 12:27:30
Large Open pit operations.

Recent halt to production. News item at link below]]>

Jeffrey Asbestos Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-24 12:27:30
Large Open pit operations.

Recent halt to production. News item at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeffrey-asbestos-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeffrey-asbestos-mine/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:27:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeffrey-asbestos-mine/ 45.76812200 -71.96190800 <![CDATA[Gold Dredge]]>

Gold Dredge
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-18 07:40:58
Left where it finished working this creek valley. Historic and recent activity in all creek valleys.]]>

Gold Dredge
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-18 07:40:58
Left where it finished working this creek valley. Historic and recent activity in all creek valleys.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-3/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:40:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-3/ 63.80304400 -138.92825600 <![CDATA[Kansanshi Copper Mine]]>

Kansanshi Copper Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2011-11-10 08:25:24
First Quantum's open pit operations. 8th largest copper mine in world. Two large pits active.

Tailings pond to the south.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kansanshi-copper-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kansanshi-copper-mine/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:25:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kansanshi-copper-mine/ -12.09899700 26.42263400 <![CDATA[Kiruna mine]]>

Kiruna mine
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By: giove
@ 2011-11-03 02:42:22
The Kiruna mine is the largest and most modern underground iron ore mine in the world. The mine is located in Kiruna in Norrbotten County, Lapland. The mine which is owned by Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB, a large Swedish mining company, has an annual production capacity of over 26 million tonnes of iron ore. In 2008 the mine produced 27.5 million tonnes of iron ore. The Kiruna mine has an ore body which is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) long, 80 metres (260 ft) to 120 metres (390 ft) thick and reaching a depth of up to 2 kilometres (1.2 mi). Since mining began at the site in 1898, the mine has produced over 950 million tonnes of ore]]>

Historic Iron Mines
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By: KRL
@ 2011-10-06 09:44:16
Numerous open pits and reddish brown waste piles from historic Iron Ore mining (Burnt Creek).

More info at link below]]>

Historic Iron Mines
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By: KRL
@ 2011-10-06 09:44:16
Numerous open pits and reddish brown waste piles from historic Iron Ore mining (Burnt Creek).

More info at link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/historic-iron-mines/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/historic-iron-mines/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:44:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/historic-iron-mines/ 54.81730500 -66.89970000 <![CDATA[Copper Nugget Marker]]>

Copper Nugget Marker
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2011-10-01 05:24:08
This immense slab of native copper weighs 2590 pounds or 1175 kilograms. In 1905, prospectors found the copper on the upper White River, 250 miles northwest of Whitehorse. This is the Yukon’s largest copper nugget, possibly a Canadian record.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-nugget-marker/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-nugget-marker/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:24:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-nugget-marker/ 60.72084200 -135.05091500 <![CDATA[Quarry in Serra san Quirico]]>

Quarry in Serra san Quirico
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By: giove
@ 2011-08-08 08:25:54]]>

Quarry in Serra san Quirico
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: giove
@ 2011-08-08 08:25:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/quarry-in-serra-san-quirico/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/quarry-in-serra-san-quirico/ Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:25:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/quarry-in-serra-san-quirico/ 43.43197800 13.01218800 <![CDATA[Bayan Obo Rare Earth Mine]]>

Bayan Obo Rare Earth Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2011-07-21 08:26:46
The world's largest deposits of land based rare earth elements contained here.

More info at link below.

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Bayan Obo Rare Earth Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-07-21 08:26:46
The world's largest deposits of land based rare earth elements contained here.

More info at link below.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bayan-obo-rare-earth-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bayan-obo-rare-earth-mine/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:26:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bayan-obo-rare-earth-mine/ 41.80228700 109.97726400 <![CDATA[Gwalia gold mine]]>

Gwalia gold mine
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By: hhgygy
@ 2011-07-05 13:15:16
Established by Herbert Hoover, the later President of the United States]]>

Gwalia gold mine
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By: hhgygy
@ 2011-07-05 13:15:16
Established by Herbert Hoover, the later President of the United States]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gwalia-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gwalia-gold-mine/ Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:15:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gwalia-gold-mine/ -28.91805000 121.33533000 <![CDATA[Gold Dredge]]>

Gold Dredge
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By: KRL
@ 2011-06-23 08:30:05
Active working gold dredge and dragline just to the north.]]>

Gold Dredge
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By: KRL
@ 2011-06-23 08:30:05
Active working gold dredge and dragline just to the north.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-2/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:30:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-2/ 58.73117600 125.50345700 <![CDATA[Potash Evaporation Ponds]]>

Potash Evaporation Ponds
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By: KRL
@ 2011-06-22 08:22:34
Located in China’s resource-rich but moisture-poor Xinjiang autonomous region, Lop Nur is an uninviting location for any kind of agriculture. It sits at the eastern end of the Taklimakan Desert, where marching sand dunes can reach heights of 200 meters (650 feet), and dust storms rage across the landscape.

Yet for all it lacks in agricultural appeal, Lop Nur offers something valuable to farmers the world over: potash. This potassium salt provides a major nutrient required for plant growth, making it a key ingredient in fertilizer.

Link below to high resolution image from:
The Advanced Land Imager (ALI) on NASA’s Earth Observing-1 (EO-1) satellite captured this natural-color image of Lop Nur on May 17, 2011. The rectangular shapes in this image show the bright colors characteristic of solar evaporation ponds. Around the evaporation ponds are the earth tones typical of sandy desert.
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La Herradura Gold Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-05-30 12:27:35
Penoles / Newmont's Open Pit Operation. Heap Leach process, Gold with some silver.

Company link below with brief description of operation.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-herradura-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-herradura-gold-mine/ Mon, 30 May 2011 12:27:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-herradura-gold-mine/ 31.14891600 -112.85911600 <![CDATA[Iron mine eating up a city]]>

Iron mine eating up a city
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By: hhgygy
@ 2011-03-07 07:40:35]]>

Iron mine eating up a city
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: hhgygy
@ 2011-03-07 07:40:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iron-mine-eating-up-a-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iron-mine-eating-up-a-city/ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:40:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iron-mine-eating-up-a-city/ 67.17449500 20.67199800 <![CDATA[Copper Mine Waste Rock Dump]]>

Copper Mine Waste Rock Dump
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By: hhgygy
@ 2011-02-01 03:11:23]]>

Copper Mine Waste Rock Dump
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: hhgygy
@ 2011-02-01 03:11:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-mine-waste-rock-dump/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-mine-waste-rock-dump/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:11:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/copper-mine-waste-rock-dump/ -22.28579700 -68.85938800 <![CDATA[Jinfeng Mine]]>

Jinfeng Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2011-01-28 09:52:05
Eldorado Gold's new Carlin Style gold deposit.

Current imagery shows active drilling on property.

Company link below shows a picture of operational mine.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jinfeng-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jinfeng-mine/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:52:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jinfeng-mine/ 25.14641100 105.87305500 <![CDATA[Goldstrike Mine]]>

Goldstrike Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2011-01-27 09:43:40
Barrick Gold's open pit, Carlin Style gold deposit.

Link below for more info]]>

Goldstrike Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2011-01-27 09:43:40
Barrick Gold's open pit, Carlin Style gold deposit.

Link below for more info]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/goldstrike-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/goldstrike-mine/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:43:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/goldstrike-mine/ 40.97173300 -116.37371100 <![CDATA[Rare-Earth Mine]]>

Rare-Earth Mine
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By: jbottero
@ 2010-12-27 17:14:28
The Mountain Pass rare earth mine is an open-pit mine of rare earth elements (REEs) on the south flank of the Clark Mountain Range and just north of the unincorporated community of Mountain Pass, California, United States. The mine, owned by Molycorp Inc., once supplied most of the world's rare earth elements. The facility is currently undergoing expansion and modernization, and expected to be back up to full production in 2011.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rare-earth-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rare-earth-mine/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:14:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rare-earth-mine/ 35.48031200 -115.53643200 <![CDATA[MolyCorp Ofices at Mountain Pass]]>

MolyCorp Ofices at Mountain Pass
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By: jbottero
@ 2010-12-27 17:03:48
Offices of MolyCorp at their recently re-opened Mountain Pass Mine, where they dig rare-earth ore.

Note that this area has been "blurred".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/molycorp-ofices-at-mountain-pass/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/molycorp-ofices-at-mountain-pass/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:03:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/molycorp-ofices-at-mountain-pass/ 35.47137400 -115.54343800 <![CDATA[Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins]]>

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:41:31
In the 1400's and 1500's, adventurers traveled throughout the Caribbean in search of wealth and treasures. According to legend, one of these treasure islands was named "Oro Ruba," which means "red gold." Now known as Aruba, a colorful history of gold prospectors has shaped the island's history. Today, remnants of this history can still be experienced.

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins - On the northern coast, midway down the island, sits the abandoned gold mill that once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba's gold rush of the nineteenth century. In 1824, gold was finally discovered in Aruba, and eventually, the industry produced more than 3 million pounds of gold.
]]>

Moa Nickel Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-10-27 09:16:27
Sherritt's open pit; Lateritic (in soils) nickel and Cobalt.

Company link below]]>

Moa Nickel Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-10-27 09:16:27
Sherritt's open pit; Lateritic (in soils) nickel and Cobalt.

Company link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moa-nickel-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moa-nickel-mine/ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:16:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moa-nickel-mine/ 20.61833500 -74.94303300 <![CDATA[Marcona Mine]]>

Marcona Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-10-25 10:35:36
Iron Ore.]]>

Marcona Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-10-25 10:35:36
Iron Ore.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marcona-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marcona-mine/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:35:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marcona-mine/ -15.20352700 -75.11777400 <![CDATA[Cerro Vanguardia Gold Silver Mines]]>

Cerro Vanguardia Gold Silver Mines
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-10-18 15:26:59
Series of open pits; operated by Anglogold Ashanti.]]>

Cerro Vanguardia Gold Silver Mines
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-10-18 15:26:59
Series of open pits; operated by Anglogold Ashanti.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerro-vanguardia-gold-silver-mines/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerro-vanguardia-gold-silver-mines/ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:26:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerro-vanguardia-gold-silver-mines/ -48.40083000 -68.28174600 <![CDATA[Beryllium Mine]]>

Beryllium Mine
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By: noname1583
@ 2010-10-03 08:29:59]]>

Beryllium Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: noname1583
@ 2010-10-03 08:29:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beryllium-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beryllium-mine/ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 08:29:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beryllium-mine/ 39.70322500 -113.19514300 <![CDATA[Idiots Delight Mine]]>

Idiots Delight Mine
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-10-01 14:35:00
Nothing to really see here.

This Uranium mine is on the list of mines taken from the U.S. Bureau of Mines Mineral Industry Locator System (MILS) database and is the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) ID #1746788.

Like so many places in America, it is NOT located within any town/city limits.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/idiots-delight-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/idiots-delight-mine/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:35:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/idiots-delight-mine/ 42.76024700 -107.67110100 <![CDATA[Kalsaka Mine]]>

Kalsaka Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2010-09-30 08:20:53
Gold; current open pit mining. Cluff Resources. Company Link Below]]>

Kalsaka Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-30 08:20:53
Gold; current open pit mining. Cluff Resources. Company Link Below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kalsaka-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kalsaka-mine/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:20:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kalsaka-mine/ 13.19116900 -1.98498500 <![CDATA[Golden Pride Mine]]>

Golden Pride Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-29 12:27:20
Open Pit, Gold. Resolute Mining. Company Link below]]>

Golden Pride Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-29 12:27:20
Open Pit, Gold. Resolute Mining. Company Link below]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golden-pride-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golden-pride-mine/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:27:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golden-pride-mine/ -4.08229700 33.19999700 <![CDATA[Grasberg Mine]]>

Grasberg Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-28 13:20:14
Largest Gold Mine in the world. Link below to more info.]]>

Grasberg Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-28 13:20:14
Largest Gold Mine in the world. Link below to more info.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grasberg-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grasberg-mine/ Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:20:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grasberg-mine/ -4.05644100 137.12109100 <![CDATA[La Caridad Mine]]>

La Caridad Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-28 12:25:35
Copper and Molybdenum mine. Large tailings ponds to the east.]]>

La Caridad Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-28 12:25:35
Copper and Molybdenum mine. Large tailings ponds to the east.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-caridad-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-caridad-mine/ Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:25:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-caridad-mine/ 30.32013700 -109.55978400 <![CDATA[Batu Hijau Copper Gold Mine]]>

Batu Hijau Copper Gold Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-22 13:26:01
Newmont Mining.

Link below for more info.]]>

Batu Hijau Copper Gold Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-22 13:26:01
Newmont Mining.

Link below for more info.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/batu-hijau-copper-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/batu-hijau-copper-gold-mine/ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:26:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/batu-hijau-copper-gold-mine/ -8.96689500 116.87401800 <![CDATA[Vatukoula Gold Mine]]>

Vatukoula Gold Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-22 08:12:32
Historic Gold Production. Link below for more info]]>

Vatukoula Gold Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-09-22 08:12:32
Historic Gold Production. Link below for more info]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vatukoula-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vatukoula-gold-mine/ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:12:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vatukoula-gold-mine/ -17.51095700 177.85204400 <![CDATA[Sverdlosk 45 Quarry]]>

Sverdlosk 45 Quarry
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By: giove
@ 2010-08-06 11:51:26]]>

Sverdlosk 45 Quarry
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: giove
@ 2010-08-06 11:51:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sverdlosk-45-quarry/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sverdlosk-45-quarry/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:51:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sverdlosk-45-quarry/ 58.76588600 59.50744600 <![CDATA[Takraf ER 710 - chain excavator]]>

Takraf ER 710 - chain excavator
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By: giove
@ 2010-08-06 02:55:04]]>

Takraf ER 710 - chain excavator
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: giove
@ 2010-08-06 02:55:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/takraf-er-710-chain-excavator/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/takraf-er-710-chain-excavator/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:55:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/takraf-er-710-chain-excavator/ 55.26570600 38.84731300 <![CDATA[Loulu Gold Mine]]>

Loulu Gold Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2010-08-05 12:23:04
Randgold. Company link below.]]>

Loulu Gold Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-08-05 12:23:04
Randgold. Company link below.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loulu-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loulu-gold-mine/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:23:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loulu-gold-mine/ 13.06033200 -11.39951700 <![CDATA[Beam engine house at Ding Dong mines]]>

Beam engine house at Ding Dong mines
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-07-21 15:38:23
The Ding Dong mines lie in an old and extensive mining area situated in the parish of Gulval, in Land's End, Cornwall. They are about 2 miles south of the St Just to Penzance road. They look out over Mount's Bay and St Michael's Mount to the south west.

Ding Dong obtained notoriety during the 18th century because of an infringement lawsuit. A 28 inch cylinder inverted engine designed by Edward Bull, chief designer for Boulton and Watt, was put into Ding Dong in 1796; James Watt saw this as an infringement of his ‘condenser patent’. One of these engines was erected at Ding Dong in 1797, when a conventional Boulton and Watt engine was inverted by Richard Trevithick and William West. Trevithick worked with his father at Wheal Treasury mine and, after making improvements which increased the operating pressure of the Bull Steam Engine, Trevithick was promoted to engineer of the Ding Dong mine in 1796.]]>

Geevor Tin Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-07-21 15:26:32
Geevor Tin Mine was a tin mine in the far southwest of Cornwall, between the villages of Pendeen and Trewellard. It was operational between 1909 and 1991 during which time it produced about 50,000 tons of black tin. It is now a museum and heritage centre left as a living history of a working tin mine. The museum is an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geevor-tin-mine-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geevor-tin-mine-1/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:26:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geevor-tin-mine-1/ 50.15354800 -5.67067500 <![CDATA[Geevor Tin Mine]]>

Geevor Tin Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-07-21 15:24:56
Geevor Tin Mine was a tin mine in the far southwest of Cornwall, between the villages of Pendeen and Trewellard. It was operational between 1909 and 1991 during which time it produced about 50,000 tons of black tin. It is now a museum and heritage centre left as a living history of a working tin mine. The museum is an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geevor-tin-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geevor-tin-mine/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:24:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geevor-tin-mine/ 50.15296400 -5.67665400 <![CDATA[Carmen de Andacollo copper mine]]>

Carmen de Andacollo copper mine
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-06-06 07:44:49]]>

Carmen de Andacollo copper mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: hhgygy
@ 2010-06-06 07:44:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carmen-de-andacollo-copper-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carmen-de-andacollo-copper-mine/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 07:44:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carmen-de-andacollo-copper-mine/ -30.24778800 -71.09583400 <![CDATA[Put put gold mine]]>

Put put gold mine
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-05-08 08:51:24]]>

Put put gold mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: hhgygy
@ 2010-05-08 08:51:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/put-put-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/put-put-gold-mine/ Sat, 08 May 2010 08:51:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/put-put-gold-mine/ -3.12872600 152.64018000 <![CDATA[Former site of the Atlantic Cable Quartz Lode gold mine]]>

Former site of the Atlantic Cable Quartz Lode gold mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-03-09 19:50:15
The Atlantic Cable Quartz Lode is a gold mine in Deer Lodge County, Montana. The mine is located in the southwestern area of Montana, between Drummond and Anaconda along the Pintler Scenic Route on Montana Highway 1, east of Georgetown Lake.

The gold mine was named on June 15, 1867, with the name commemorating the completion of the laying of the second transatlantic cable. The mine's founders were Alexander Aiken, John B. Pearson and Jonas Stough. They were camped on Flint Creek and their horses had drifted off. In tracking them to this location, the men were led to the discovery of the mine. Machinery for the first mill was imported from Swansea, Wales, and moved by wagon team from Corinne, Utah, the nearest railroad terminal.

In the 1800s mining was irregular. The town which grew up around the mine, Cable, Montana, boomed and busted four distinct times: 1867-1869, 1873-1878, 1883-1891 and 1902-1940. The Atlantic Cable Quartz Lode mine was operated with varying success until about 1880, when extremely rich ore was located. A 500-foot piece of ground produced $6,500,000 in gold. W.A. Clark paid $19,000 for one chunk of ore taken from this mine in 1889 and claimed it was the largest gold nugget ever found.

In 1902, two brothers cleaned up the mine and obtained $18,000 from the first clean up. By 1906, three shifts a day were running in the mill. By 1940, the mine was inactive and has remained that way.]]>

Meadowbank Gold Mine
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: KRL
@ 2010-03-01 09:42:50
Currently built and operating gold mine. Potential to be the largest open pit mine in Canada. Operated by Agnico-Eagle. Old imagery shows no activity.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/meadowbank-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/meadowbank-gold-mine/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:42:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/meadowbank-gold-mine/ 65.02201600 -96.06342300 <![CDATA[Muruntau Gold Mine]]>

Muruntau Gold Mine
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-02-25 12:11:36]]>

Muruntau Gold Mine
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-02-25 12:11:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/muruntau-gold-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/muruntau-gold-mine/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:11:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/muruntau-gold-mine/ 41.49687800 64.58004000 <![CDATA[Homestake Mine (and underground laboratory)]]>

Homestake Mine (and underground laboratory)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-01-29 08:58:08
The Homestake Mine is a deep underground gold mine located near Lead, South Dakota. Until it closed in 2002 it was the largest and deepest gold mine in North America, producing more than $1 billion in gold. The Homestake Mine is famous in scientific circles for being the site at which the solar neutrino problem was first discovered. This became known as the Homestake Experiment. The deep underground laboratory was set up by Raymond Davis Jr. in the mid 1960s to become the first experiment to observe solar neutrinos.

On July 10, 2007, the mine was selected by the National Science Foundation as the location for the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL), winning out over several candidates including the Henderson Mine near Empire, Colorado. If completed, the DUSEL facility will continue the early work on ultra-low-background experiments on dark matter and neutrinos, as well as providing a site for biology, geology, and mining research.]]>

Henderson molybdenum mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-01-29 08:50:43
The Henderson molybdenum mine is a large underground molybdenum mine west of the town of Empire in Clear Creek County, Colorado.

The Henderson mine is North America’s largest producer of primary molybdenum. 2007 production was 40 million pounds of molybdenum, with a value of $1.1 billion.

It was considered by the National Science Foundation as one of the two final candidates for the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory, but lost out to the Homestake Mine in South Dakota.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/henderson-molybdenum-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/henderson-molybdenum-mine/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:50:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/henderson-molybdenum-mine/ 39.76776400 -105.85026700 <![CDATA[Boulby Mine (and underground laboratory)]]>

Boulby Mine (and underground laboratory)

Boulby Mine (and underground laboratory)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-01-29 08:38:43
Boulby Mine is a 200-hectare (490-acre) site run by Cleveland Potash, located just southeast of the village of Boulby, on the northeast coast of the North Yorkshire Moors in Redcar and Cleveland, England. It is Europe's second deepest mine at 1,400 metres (4,600 ft).

Because of its depth, Boulby Mine is used to house the ZEPLIN-III dark matter detector 1,100 meters below the surface in the Boulby Underground Laboratory. It also housed the UK Dark Matter Collaboration.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boulby-mine-and-underground-laboratory/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boulby-mine-and-underground-laboratory/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:38:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boulby-mine-and-underground-laboratory/ 54.55342100 -0.82439300 <![CDATA[Kolar Gold Fields (and former deepest underground laboratory)]]>

Kolar Gold Fields (and former deepest underground laboratory)

Kolar Gold Fields (and former deepest underground laboratory)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-01-29 08:35:47
The Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), located in the Kolar district of the state of Karnataka, India, are a set of defunct gold mines known for the neutrino particle experiments and observations that took place here starting in 1960. The experiments ended with the closing of the mine in 1992.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kolar-gold-fields-and-former-deepest-underground-laboratory/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kolar-gold-fields-and-former-deepest-underground-laboratory/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:35:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kolar-gold-fields-and-former-deepest-underground-laboratory/ 12.95917400 78.26092600 <![CDATA[SNOLAB - world's deepest underground laboratory]]>

SNOLAB - world's deepest underground laboratory
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-01-29 08:29:05
SNOLAB is a Canadian underground physics laboratory at a depth of 2 km in Sudbury, Ontario in Vale Inco's Creighton nickel mine. The original Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO) experiment has ended, but the facilities have been expanded into a permanent underground laboratory.

SNOLAB is the world's deepest underground lab facility; the deeper Kolar Gold Fields experiments ended with the closing of the mine in 1992, and the planned DUSEL laboratory is not expected to begin construction before 2012.

Although accessed through a dirty commercial mine, the laboratory proper is maintained as a class-2000 cleanroom, with very low levels of dust and background radiation. The 6800 ft (2070 m) overburden of rock provides 6010 metres of water equivalent (MWE) shielding from cosmic rays, providing a low-background environment for experiments requiring high sensitivities and extremely low counting rates.]]>

Soudan Underground Mine State Park (and underground Laboratory)

Soudan Underground Mine State Park (and underground Laboratory)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-01-29 08:24:42
The Soudan Underground Mine State Park is a Minnesota state park at the site of the Soudan Underground Mine, on the south shore of Lake Vermilion. The mine is known as Minnesota's oldest, deepest, and richest iron mine, and now hosts the Soudan Underground Laboratory. As the Soudan Iron Mine, it has been designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soudan-underground-mine-state-park-and-underground-laboratory/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soudan-underground-mine-state-park-and-underground-laboratory/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:24:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soudan-underground-mine-state-park-and-underground-laboratory/ 47.81947200 -92.24315400 <![CDATA[Big New Mining Reservoir]]>

Big New Mining Reservoir
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-07 08:24:07
You can check with Google Earth's Time Machine that there was nothing here a couple of years ago]]>

Big New Mining Reservoir
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-07 08:24:07
You can check with Google Earth's Time Machine that there was nothing here a couple of years ago]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-new-mining-reservoir/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-new-mining-reservoir/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:24:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-new-mining-reservoir/ -19.64426900 -65.72628800 <![CDATA[Quarry]]>

Quarry
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-07 07:19:37
Quarry near the river Mur]]>

Quarry
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-07 07:19:37
Quarry near the river Mur]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/quarry-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/quarry-1/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:19:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/quarry-1/ 47.28372100 14.94846100 <![CDATA[Gold Dredge]]>

Gold Dredge
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By: KRL
@ 2009-12-04 08:45:51
Active working dredge showing typical worm like trail along creek bed being excavated for 6 km south to mouth of larger river. 11 km north of Bodaybo.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-1/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:45:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gold-dredge-1/ 57.93907100 114.13001100 <![CDATA[Florence Mine Heritage Centre - Europe's last iron ore mine]]>

Florence Mine Heritage Centre - Europe's last iron ore mine

Florence Mine Heritage Centre - Europe's last iron ore mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-12-01 19:42:00
The Florence Mine is the last working iron ore mine in Europe, part of the rich mining history of West Cumbria. The rich iron ore deposits, known as haematite, are found in abundance in the limestone layers of West Cumbria. The red ore is the distinctive colour of the mine, its buildings and the people who still work there.

At the Mine Heritage Centre you can learn about miners and how they lived and worked, and extracted the ore from the ground. The Museum contains the clothes they wore, the shovels they used, and the clay pipes they smoked. You can visit a reconstruction of a drift, and find out what life was like down Florence Mine at the beginning of the century.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/florence-mine-heritage-centre-europes-last-iron-ore-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/florence-mine-heritage-centre-europes-last-iron-ore-mine/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:42:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/florence-mine-heritage-centre-europes-last-iron-ore-mine/ 54.47850156 -3.51772450 <![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