How long is the Bisbee Mine Tour?
How long is the Bisbee Mine Tour?
about 1 hour and 15 minutes
Tours last about 1 hour and 15 minutes and are offered at the following times: 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
When did Bisbee mine close?
1975
In almost 100 years of continuous production before the Bisbee mines closed in 1975, the local mines produced metals valued at $6.1 billion (at 1975 price) one of the largest production valuations of all the mining districts in the world.
How deep is the Bisbee mine?
The pit covers an area of 300 acres (1.2 km²), and is 900 feet (274 m) deep. Large tonnages of dump rock are placed around Bisbee, notably north of the residential district of Warren and other parts of the southeastern Mule Mountains area.
Why did the Bisbee mine close?
Late mining period By 1974 ore reserves had been depleted and December brought the announcement of the impending closure of mining operations in Bisbee. Phelps Dodge curtailed open pit operations that year and ceased underground operations in 1975.
Is Bisbee turquoise rare?
Bisbee turquoise comes in many shades of blue with webbing, but the highest quality Bisbee turquoise is dark blue with chocolate brown or red webbing. Today, genuine Bisbee turquoise is rare and highly collectible.
How far is Bisbee from the Mexican border?
11 miles
Bisbee is a city in and the county seat of Cochise County in southeastern Arizona, United States. It is 92 miles (148 km) southeast of Tucson and 11 miles (18 km) north of the Mexican border.
Who owns the mine in Bisbee?
The Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company formed from the two companies to give the mine a second chance. They held control over the area of Bisbee for 15 years until Phelps Dodge developed adjacent areas Copper Queen Consolidated had overlooked, and eventually took over the Copper Queen.
Is the Copper Queen Mine still active?
By the mid-1960s, the grade of ore from the Copper Queen had declined to 4%. The mine ceased production in 1975. More than one million visitors have seen the mine since it reopened in 1976.
Where is Royston turquoise mine?
Nevada
Royston is a turquoise mine located within the Royston District near Tonepah, Nevada. The Royston District consists of several mines including Royston, Royal Blue, Oscar Wehrend and Bunker Hill. The mines in this district were discovered as early as 1902; in fact, Royston is the oldest patented mine in Nevada.
