What to know about the closure of the navajo coal plant and mine. Directory of active mines in arizona 2007 2 stargo canyon heap leach at phelps dodges morenci mine, greenlee county unsuccessful bid to acquire both inco and falconbridge. Though it is often called a ghost town, the area is still inhabited by more than 300 people during the 1840s prospectors began to canvas the area for any sign of. Arizona mining, mines, mine owners and mine statistics. Tappin book mine jacksonville, fl business information. Dec 31, 2014 a copper mine in northwestern arizona is shutting down production and laying of hundreds of workers in the wake of a bankruptcy court filing by its corporate owner. Preserving and promoting itself, this quaint mining town invites thousands of visitors every year to experience a bit of the old west. There are 5 major copper mines or mining areas in arizona. The primary coordinates for anderson mine places it within the az 86321 zip code delivery area. The owners of a coalfired power plant in northern arizona decided monday to close the plant when their lease expires in december 2019.
The merger was completed in early 2007 and fcx has moved its head. The arizona fish and game department must be contacted to assess the mine openings for bats and other endangered species. Ninety years later in march 2007, phelps dodge merged with freeport mcmoran copper. Anderson mine in yavapai county, az hometownlocator. Navajo route 20 aka coppermine road page forum tripadvisor. I suspect that reports of reports get changed, either because of similarly disorganized tales, modifications due to oral tradition, or like descriptions, for instance, of mine shafts. Explore the tappin book mine business page in jacksonville, fl. Navajo coal plant to close at end of 2019 the daily courier.
Arizona coal mine that supplies navajo generating station. It should be assumed that all mines are on private property. Arizonas kayenta mine has exactly one customer, the coalfired navajo generating station. Thousands ofprospects and several hundred mines are scattered across arizona. Twentyone federallyrecognized tribes own lands that cover 19.
Mar 02, 2020 i suspect that reports of reports get changed, either because of similarly disorganized tales, modifications due to oral tradition, or like descriptions, for instance, of mine shafts. Mccabe was one of the few towns to actually have a telephone line running to prescott. Copper queen consolidated mining bought the property in 1885, with the company name changed to phelps dodge in 1917. Between 1982 and 1990 operations at the magma mine were shut down due to high operating costs and low productivity. Feb 14, 2017 the wests coal giant is closing way ahead of schedule. Chlorides peak years were between 1900 and 1920 when some 75 mines were in operation in the area. In most usage, prospects are lumped together with old mines ofevery size and all are referred to as abandoned mines. The blue devil haunts the octave gold mine in congress, arizona. The arizona copper mine strike of 1983 began as a bargaining dispute between the phelps dodge corporation and a group of union copper miners and mill workers, led by the united steelworkers.
The blue devil haunts the octave gold mine in congress. In arizona, you will rarely get the keys to your new home at the closing table despite the fact that you wired in the balance of your down payment funds or marched a cashiers check into the title company on what you thought was the penultimate day, the home is not yet yours. The subsequent strike lasted nearly three years, and resulted in replacement of most of the striking workers and decertification of the unions. Peabody energy laid off about 40 miners at the kayenta coal mine on navajo and hopi land in arizona last. This mine in the arizona desert was once known as the copper queen mine due to its remarkably high amount of copper deposits, and has been. The mine was purchased by montana tonopah mines company in 1910. The first people to discover the mine reported that the area was littered with gold nuggets the size of potatoes, according to a book on the weaver mining district. Take shea rd off az 95 south of parker to swansea mine rd, then swansea rd. The mine closing down is going to be a blessing to us. Sep 26, 2015 octave mine is almost 150 years old, and the arizona property is measured at 266 acres, and includes the underground mine, allegedly haunted by the blue devil.
Arizonas copper production was 60% of the total for the united states. Nowhere else in the state of arizona can you find regularly scheduled, public tours of a working openpit copper mine available without a prior reservation. Swansea doesnt have swans or a sea, its an abandoned copper mining town, 30 miles from nowhere in the desert. The later records seem to indicate that the mine was controlled by the commonwealth owners. The mine is in esmerelda county in the candelaria hills, in close proximity of the blue boy mine, north of columbus salt flat and coaldale nevada. Closing the navajo generating station and a coal mine that provides the plants fuel would lead to an estimated loss of 2,400 jobs in the community, according to a report in the arizona daily sun. Feb 14, 2018 high above scottsdale on old mine road sits a property that fits right in with the street name. In its heyday in the late 1800s, octave was a bustling town with a school, a post office, a general store and a stagecoach line. Mineral park copper mine near kingman sent layoff notices monday to more than 300 workers. By the 1930s, the richest mine in the area was the golconda, located between kingman and chloride. Geological survey topographic maps with various symbols.
Arizona copper mine laying off hundreds of workers. Here is some information from located high on top of cleopatra hill 5,200 feet between prescott and flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of jerome, arizona. I was very pleased to see this road will be paved as it will help reduce the impact of the detour. Arizona copper mine laying off hundreds of workers arizona. The lavender pit mine which is located close to the town of bisbee in arizona is famous for its rich blue turquoise stone containing brown matrix and green turquoise as well. Arizonas kayenta mine has exactly one customer, the. In an arizona mining town left behind, dreams for the future. Jan 08, 2017 closing the navajo generating station and a coal mine that provides the plants fuel would lead to an estimated loss of 2,400 jobs in the community, according to a report in the arizona daily sun. Douglas tappin president tappin book mine linkedin.
This abandoned copper mine in arizona is hiding a fascinating secret. Usmining provides information on mines, operators, and minerals mined in arizona. Morenci copper mine, arizona mining technology mining. The authorities said the project would be concluded by early summer. Much like oatman, arizona, chloride has revived itself from near death by promoting tourism. Mine closure around the world world bank and international finance corporation arizona geology magazine arizona geological survey mine closure infomine ebook cypress tohono mine us environmental protection agency copper statistics and information us geological survey glossary. The wests coal giant is closing way ahead of schedule. Records of the commonwealth mine special collections. History of marine corps aviation in wwii by robert sherrod signed by three important world war two marine corps aces all of whom were recipients of the medal of honor. The locations and other information in this database have not been verified for accuracy. In the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to.
You might strike gold at this historic mine, but beware. A copper mine in northwestern arizona is shutting down production and laying of hundreds of workers in the wake of a bankruptcy court filing by its corporate owner. In 1910, the railway was again extended directly to the tennessee mine, the largest in the area. Copper mining in arizona, a state of the united states, has been a major industry since the 19th century. All mine locations were obtained from the usgs mineral resources data system. Theres nothing like stumbling across something unexpected out in the desert, especially when that something is hiding a unique secret. Its the largest piece of land for sale in scottsdale at 117 acres, with its own spring and even a. The mine is expected to close by october, and the navajo generating station after that. Arizona mining, mine companies, mine owners and mine information. High above scottsdale on old mine road sits a property that fits right in with the street name. The silver king mine was sold to comstock nevada interests in december 1876 and the silver king mining. Selling new, used, and rare books in jacksonville, florida since 1976. We are always interested in buying fine rare books, especially important 20th century illustrated books in 1st andor ltdsigned. Every mine operator or former mine operator or claimant who owns a mine or mining claim or possess a mine or mining claim under lease, contract, permit or otherwise, who knowingly permits the existence on the premises of an abandoned or inactive mining shaft, portal, pit or other excavation which is dangerous to persons legally on the premises, who.
Prior to closing a mine the following must be determined with the help of the state land department. Copper mining also produces gold and silver as byproducts. First, there were several fires, one of which burned 14 buildings on july 5,1900. The biggest coalfired power plant in the west is closing. The map im getting from mapquest shows going via tuba city will take 1 hour 45 mins longer, which doesnt equate with tets comment that it is only 30 miles extra also i am trying to see how the following comment, its also important to note that us 89a is not affected by the closure. The wests coal giant is closing way ahead of schedule grist. Morenci mine situated in the southern part of arizona, though active. Navajo nation company ends bid to buy power plant, mine. Only a limited quantity is procured from the mine presently. The calumet and arizona company formed in 1901, and operated the large and profitable mine of the same name adjacent to the copper queen. I have been full time active bookseller since 1979. Mar 14, 2016 the entrance to americas deepest mine shaft sits on a plateau high above the arizona desert, about an hour east of phoenix.
Many shafts that i have seen in arizona, particularly those that head straight down in the ground look the same. Foss was the top scoring marine ace of the war with 26 victories. Sources say the copper, molybdenum and silver mine has closed. In 2012 we closed our atlantic beach walk in shop to concen. Asarco mineral discovery center an 11footdiameter tire from a 240ton haul truck provides a great photo opportunity for kids and adults. In 1993 the company was operating three copper mines in southeastern arizona including magma, san manuel and pinto valley. Dec 30, 2014 arizona copper mine laying off hundreds of workers. I recently drove up to and spent a beautiful day in jerome, arizona. Its going to be the beginning of a new era for us towards recovery, simply because we are.
This mine is located amongst the miss moffet mine, blue creek, broken arrow, and blue jay nevada turquoise mines. Manganesebuying depots were established in arizona to enhance production, leading to the discovery of deposits in almost every county. A small former surface and underground pbzncuauagv mine located in sec. Mineral park, an open pit mine located 15 miles northwest of kingman, sent layoff notices to more than 350 workers on monday, the todays newsherald reported. Superstition mountains, arizona, lost dutchman mine early spanish explorers believed the mountains were home to cibola, the seven cities of gold. Then, a small pox epidemic in 1901 necessitaed a quarantine barrier. Early apache legends state that the thunder god lived in the mountain in a cave of gold. Mar 28, 2012 in an arizona mining town left behind, dreams for the future. So mines go in waves, opening and closing, sometimes for years at.
Subsequent field investigation initiated by arizona mineral technology in 1995 and by redhawk copper inc. The entrance to americas deepest mine shaft sits on a plateau high above the arizona desert, about an hour east of phoenix. Octave mine is almost 150 years old, and the arizona property is measured at 266 acres, and includes the underground mine, allegedly haunted by the blue devil. The only coal mine in arizona, which supplied the plant, already has. Anderson mine is a cultural feature mine in yavapai county. Endangered and threatened plants must also be assessed for possible.
Wickenburg is a town primarily located in maricopa county arizona united states with a portion in neighboring yavapai county. The state of arizona has recorded octave mine as one of the most valuable in the states history, and may still contain gold. Premium members are able to view larger versions of this map. In november the company agreed to merge with freeport mcmoran copper and gold fcx. It is regarded as an important event in the history of the. Could someone confirm the drive times from north rim to page via kanab and navajo bridge. Maricopa county, arizona mines western mining history. Wickenburg, arizona mining claims and mines the diggings.