As sources were depleted and quality ore became harder and harder to obtain, these copper mines lost their national prominence. ... The problem in Michigan copper mines is not one of the ore depletion---the lodes show no lessening of value with depth---nor related to the geological occurrence of the metal, but a problem of ability of the ...
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Michigan's largest state park preserves 60,000 acres of wilderness. It includes copper mining sites such as Nonesuch Mine as well as a 35,000-acre old-growth forest, roaring waterfalls, miles of rivers and streams and more than 90 miles of hiking trails. Quincy Mine Tours, Hancock. Take a guided, 2.25-hour tour through the hoist house, ride a ...
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Learn about the history and location of the Cliff Mine, the first successful copper mine in Michigan, and its abandoned town. See photos of the stone ruins and the tailings among the trees.
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Descending into an abandoned mine and touring mining museums connect visitors to the UP copper mining boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s. ... The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee (9 miles …
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The Michigan Strategic Fund agreed to spend $50 million to support the Copperwood mine project in the western U.P. Supporters say the mine will provide much …
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In 1899, the Minesota Mine properties were taken over by the Michigan Copper Mining Co. when it incorporated in January of that year. The Michigan Copper Mining Co. holdings consisted of 4,870 acres of mineral land, 1,466 acres of timber land and a 150 acre mill site. This included the sites and of the old Minesota, Superior and Rockland mines.
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The Cliff Mine is the first successful mine in the Michigan Copper District and dates from 1845. It remained highly successful, the largest copper mine in the US for more than a decade. Ruins of the early mining operations, …
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Learn about the prehistory and development of copper mining in Michigan from 8,000 years ago to 1850. Explore the events, people, and places that shaped the industry and the region.
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One of many mines that opened in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the mid-to-late 19th century, it was easily one of the area's fastest-growing copper mines. The first 40 feet of the mine turned up over 40 tons of copper, and it was the only mine in the region to turn a profit during its first year.
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Copper recovery is estimated to be 88% with a concentrate grade of 30.5% Cu, while silver recovery would be around 73.4%. Considering a mine life of 21.8 years, average annual life of mine (LOM) payable copper production will be 93.5 million pounds and 1.2 million ounces of silver. White Pine North Mine Infrastructure
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Copper Harbor, Michigan is a stunning coastal village located in the Keweenaw Peninsula of the Upper Peninsula. With its breathtaking scenery, abundant outdoor activities, and rich history, Copper Harbor is the perfect place to visit for a relaxing getaway or an adventurous vacation. This guide covers the best things to do in Copper …
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The maze of weathered concrete and rusty rebar is what remains of the Champion Mill that processed the copper-rich rocks. Trains would pull into the mill and dump their cars filled with copper infused rocks. The mill would pulverize the rocks and mix them with water from lake superior creating a sludge rich in copper. ... Lost In …
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One exception was the Cliff mine. Founded by investors from Boston and Pittsburg, the Cliff Mine became the first successful copper mine in the Western Hemisphere. After the Civil War, copper mining in the Keweenaw expanded. For forty years (1847-1887), Michigan produced more copper than any state in the nation.
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Now, new research suggests that Isle Royale's mining boom peaked about 6000 years ago and left a legacy of aquatic pollution. The high levels of copper, lead, and potassium in sediments from a ...
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Evidence of this occurs as numerous mining pits, stone mauls, and copper artifacts found over the last several hundred years. In 1863, the Caledonia Mining Company was formed by Dr. John McKenzie's reorganization of the Nebraska Mine, and acquiring the adjacent Kansas properties to the East .
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Home in Atlantic Mine 4.95 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews 4.95 (106) Large House- Near Area Attractions- Copper Ridge. Come visit the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan! Copper Ridge is a large 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom house located right next to the Bill Nicholls Trail 3.
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The Adventure Mine is a copper mine near Greenland, Michigan that operated from 1850 to 1920. During that time, miners removed more than 11 million pounds of native copper from the ground. We invite you to …
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The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous Peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and …
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These passageways led to copper deposits that made Central one of the many successful mines on the 150-mile-long Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost appendage of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, in ...
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Silver has also been found with copper here but it is rare. A metal detector is very helpful for sorting trough dump piles like those found at the Central Mine. Caption: Calcite with copper inclusions. Central Mine, Central, MI 4.9 cm x 4.6 cm x 4 cm Ex. Rukin Jelks Rob Lavinsky Photo. Caption: Unusually large copper crystal. Central Mine ...
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The Cliff Mine is the first successful mine in the Michigan Copper District and dates from 1845. It remained highly successful, the largest copper mine in the US for more than a decade. Ruins of the early mining operations, the town of Clifton and two cemetaries are here to visit. Copper crystals from the Cliff mine, Largest crystal is 2 cm.
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FLOAT COPPER IN MICHIGAN by Theodore J. Bornhorst 2017 This document may be cited as: Bornhorst, T. J., 2017, Float copper, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan: A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Web Publication 3, 4p. This is version 2 of A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum Web Publication 3 which was only internally reviewed for technical accuracy.
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Copper mine advances near Michigan's Porcupine Mountains. Published: Jan. 03, 2024, 7:05 a.m. 14. ... Because the mine would extract copper from chalcocite, a sulfidic ore, opponents are also ...
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Adventure Mining Company – 200 Adventure Ave, Greenland, MI 49929; Caledonia Copper Mine – Caledonia Rd, Ontonagon, MI 49953; Cedar Panning – 4820 French Rd, Alpena, MI 49707; Iron Mountain Iron Mine – W4852 U.S. Rte 2, Vulcan, MI 49892 ; Thunder Bay Mining Company – 925 S Main St D-3, Frankenmuth, MI 48734;
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Since the middle of the 1800s, this copper mine on the Keweenaw Peninsula has stood out. That's where the Copper Rush began. It was like the Gold Rush, but there was more copper than gold. ... The …
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By 1843, the "Copper Rush" began. Surprisingly, Michigan's copper-not California gold- was the first great mining boom in American history. Houghton continued to work as a surveyor, but he was also Detroit's mayor, and as professor of geology, mineralogy, and chemistry at the University of Michigan.
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The Michigan Strategic Fund agreed to spend $50 million to support the Copperwood mine project in the western U.P. Supporters say the mine will provide much-needed jobs, ... The mine operator wants to revive copper mining in a region that's lost jobs and residents since the last major operation closed in the mid-1990s. Some …
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Keweenaw Peninsula Copper Mines. Houghton, Michigan. June 8, 1997 (Reconstructed 2020) PHOTO GALLERY 1 of 4 . The dozens of mines of the Michigan Copper Country were located inland along the spine of the Keweenaw Peninsula which juts out into Lake Superior. Highway 41 from Houghton to Copper Harbor follows trend …
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Cliffs Shaft Museum. Housed in the former Cliffs Shaft Mine, this Ishpeming museum tells the story of what was once one of the world's largest iron ore mines from 1867-1967. Visitors can explore the hoist house, machine shop and blacksmith shop. You'll also learn about the daily lives of the miners and their families, geology in our region and …
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There were no artifacts used in copper mining associated with the tablet, no lost ship. The tablet was reportedly found in the middle of a field, not near the lakeshore. Seriously, there is no reason to connect …
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The dozens of mines of the Michigan Copper Country were located inland along the spine of the Keweenaw Peninsula which juts out into Lake Superior. Highway 41 from Houghton to Copper Harbor …
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The Upper Peninsula had many thriving copper mines and you can even tour a mine that operated until 1920. But for adventurers who love to discover ruins in …
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