Discover the fascinating history of the Bisbee mines in Arizona, one of the richest in the world. Discovered in 1877, these mines produced billions of dollars worth of copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc over the years. Follow along as we explore the underground workings and see historical drills, stopes, trams, and other equipment used to extract copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc from the earth. Learn about the mining methods used in the past and see how the ore was transported to the surface. Join us on this unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the most famous mines in the world. The mines played a significant role in the settlement of the American West, and now you can take a tour of some of the underground workings to experience the history firsthand. Join us on this journey through time as we explore the legacy of the Bisbee mines and the impact they had on the region.
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Keywords: Bisbee, Arizona, mining history, abandoned mines, underground workings, copper, gold, silver, lead, zinc, settlement of the West
Tags: #Bisbee #Arizona #mininghistory #abandonedmines #undergroundworkings #copper #gold #silver #lead #zinc #settlementoftheWest
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00:00 Introduction
01:30 Going Underground
07:20 Stope Mining
14:30 Timbers & Square Sets
21:55 Loading Ore Cars
32:12 Drills & Drilling
36:40 Drilling Patterns & Blasting
43:18 Mucking The Ore
53:33 Open Pit
