Out and About: Butte mine tour shows what it was like …

A tour of the Orphan mine takes visitors 100 feet below ground into what once was a working silver mine that operated from 1875 to 1956. BUTTE — Underground mining is long gone in Butte, but there is a place people can go to see what once was an actual working mine at the World Museum of Mining. "People just come here for the ...

Nevada gold mine for sale for $1.95M | Real Estate Millions

The 259-acre Black Butte Mine sits near Goldfield, about 184 miles from Las Vegas. It's listed for $1.95 million. (Coldwell Banker Premier Realty)

Original Mine

The Original Mine, a good producer of copper and silver, was the site of some of the earliest mining in Butte. Early pioneers found small pits dug by early prospectors, possibly native Americans, with elk horn near the site of the Original Mine. William Clark patented Lot #39 in 1878, launching the Original Mine, and two years later, Granville Stuart …

Butte Montana Photo Gallery – Western Mining History

Butte, Montana. Click on an image to get more details or a direct link. The eldest son of copper king William Clark built this twenty-six room mansion for his bride, Katherine Quinn Roberts, in 1898. Massachussets architect Will Aldrich reputedly modeled the residence after a French Chateau the couple visited while honeymooning in Europe in 1896.

Butte Creek Mining District, California | The Diggings™

It is chiefly a dredging district that extends along Butte Creek from about three miles southeast of Chico northeast to Centerville and Helltown, a distance of almost 12 miles. The Magalia district is contiguous on the northeast. The streams were placer-mined during the gold rush, and hydraulic mining and some drift mining of Tertiary gravels ...

Montana Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Butte Mine

The Montana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of state environmental regulators' decision to permit a copper mine near White Sulphur Springs. In a 5-2 vote, the Supreme Court overruled a lower court decision that had revoked mining company Tintina's state permits for the Black Butte Mine. The state's highest court ruled that the …

Butte Montana – Western Mining History

The Copper Kings. During the initial sustained boom from the 1870s through the 1890s, mining in Butte was dominated by the Copper Kings, competitive leaders of industry. Pennsylvania-born William A. Clark got his start in the 1863-64 gold rush in Bannack and ia City and took over mines in Butte as a banker.

Kelley Mine

The Kelley Mine is the youngster on the hill. It represents the most technologically advanced workings, with a concrete-lined shaft to reduce the risk of fire. The cage held fifty miners, a giant step from the early days when cages were built to hold six men. The Kelley has three shafts and two headframes, the larger the tallest on the hill. Even the mining …

Butte Montana Photo Gallery – Western Mining History

The Anaconda Copper Mining Company (ACM) erected the Mountain Consolidated (or simply the "Con") mine headframe in 1928. Towering 129-1/2 feet, the steel headframe …

Black Butte Mine project can move forward

Posted at 2:21 PM, Feb 26, 2024. HELENA — The Montana Supreme Court has ruled 5-2 that the Black Butte Copper Mine can move forward, overturning a District Court ruling that invalidated their ...

Montana Supreme Court rules Black Butte Mine can move …

The Montana Supreme Court has ruled 5-2 that the Black Butte Copper Mine can move forward, overturning a District Court ruling that invalidated their mining permit. 1 weather alerts 1 closings ...

Butte Mining and Remediation History | BPSOU …

In 2018, more than 1.5 million gallons of clean water were released to Silver Bow Creek on a daily basis. 180 pounds of arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, zinc, and iron are removed from contaminated groundwater daily. The Butte Mining and Remediation dates back to the 1860s with the first gold findings. Learn about the full history on our website ...

Butte County, CA Land for Sale

1 beds • 1 baths • 884 sqft. 12961 Meridian Road, Chico, CA, 95973, Butte County. Location Property is located northwest of Chico, CA in Butte County. Subject Property 1 is located along the east side of Meridian Road and the south side of Nord Highway, on the north side of Tokay Ranch Road.

Thumb Butte Mining District, Arizona | The Diggings™

Understanding Townships. A "township" can refer to two different things. Both are part of the PLSS measurement system but have different uses. Arizona's Thumb Butte Mining District includes 1 nearby active claim and 6 nearby mines—1 occurrence, 2 prospects, and 3 producers.

A brief history of Butte's iconic Christmas decorations

A brief history of Butte's iconic Christmas decorations. From the mid-1920s up to the present day, Butte's Christmas lights have brightened up the Mining City during the holiday season. By: Meagan Thompson. Posted at 5:31 PM, Nov 28, 2023. BUTTE — 'Tis the season for Christmas lights, and the main streets in Butte have already been …

Butte, America (Montana's Mining Metropolis)

About this group. This page was created to provide a forum in which all Butte people can share stories, photos, and friendships. It is a drama free, politics free page where everyone is invited to participate. Please enjoy it!. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post.

Butte, Montana Mineral Specimens

Lexington mine, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, United States. Availability. Sold. Size. 8 x 9 x 6 cm - Sm Cabinet. Tagged. sulfide, ore specimen. The David New label for this specimen says that it was collected in 1905 by R. Mackay with detailed information on the exact locality which was the Chief Joseph vein, 400 ft level.

Black Butte Mining | LinkedIn

Black Butte Mining | 9 followers on LinkedIn. Utah has stunning rock. Our Juab County quarries produce Honey Marble, Pepperwood Granite, and Zen Garden Basalt. | Utah has stunning rock. We have ...

Tour | Headframes of Butte | Story of Butte

Today 17 headframes, ranging from 100 to 200 feet tall, stand proudly over the mining city. The headframes supported the massive cables that were used to lower miners to their …

Fine Minerals for Sale from Butte, Montana

This gallery contains mineral specimens for sale including azurite, betekhtinite, calcite, chalcocite, and chalcopyrite from places like Pittsmont min.

Where Is Black Butte Copper Located?

Black Butte Copper is located 17 miles north of White Sulphur Springs, and two miles west of U.S. Highway 89. The confluence of the Smith River and Sheep Creek is 19 miles downstream. To protect all water resources, the surface facilities, including the tunnel opening, mill and cemented tailings facility will be located off Sheep Creek, out of ...

Historic Tuttle Building listed for sale in Butte | Butte News

BUTTE, Mont. - The historic Tuttle Building is up for sale, listed for $700,000 on Main Street in Butte. Originally constructed back in 1892, the Tuttle Building is about …

Butte Mining Timeline | BPSOU Remediation & Reclamation

1870s – 1945. This period constituted the "heyday" of milling and smelting in Butte. Silver milling boomed first, from the 1870s through about 1893. Large-scale copper smelting started around 1880, reached its peak in the 1890s, and ended in 1924. Zinc milling started small in 1905, and expanded greatly prior to and during the World War I ...

World Museum of Mining

The museum exists to preserve the enduring history of Butte and the legacy of its rich mining and cultural heritage. The World Museum of Mining is one of the few museums …

Nevada gold mine for sale for $1.95M | Las Vegas …

A piece of Nevada's Wild West history is for sale. The 259-acre Black Butte Mine sits near Goldfield, about 184 miles from Las Vegas. It's a flashback from the state's 1870s gold fever days, and it has a price …

Butte County CA Land & Lots for Sale

931. Butte County CA Land & Home Lots for Sale. $115,000. Land. 1.85 Acres. $62,162 per Acre. 5805 Acorn Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA 95969. Nestled in an exclusive neighborhood boasting picturesque views, these two parcels of land offer a rare opportunity to build your dream home amongst prestigious surroundings. Surrounded by luxurious properties ...

NEW SONGS FOR BUTTE MINING CAMP | Clark Chateau

The Clark Chateau is excited to announce the New Songs for Butte Mining Camp Project. Under grants from the Montana Cultural Trust and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a total of fourteen musicians will be commissioned to reinvent historic Butte mining and labor songs in their own unique style. As part of the project, they spend time ...

Black Butte Mining | Nephi UT

Black Butte Mining, Nephi, Utah. 93 likes. Utah has stunning rock. We have three new quarries in Juab County and are now producing Honey Marble, Pepperwood Granite, and Zen Garden Basalt.

A Visit to Sunstone Butte Mine

Dave and Tammy Wheatley own and operate the Sunstone Butte Mine. Dave begins our tour of the site. He is a hearty man of about 60 years. His leathered arms and face betray countless hours of working under the direct Oregon sun. Today we are lucky, as the day is mild, about 80 degrees, with little wind.

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    Copper Mines of Butte, Montana: The Richest Hill on Earth

    WEBBe sure to visit the World Museum of Mining if you make it to Butte. You will find a world-class collection of old mining relics on display to the public. You can …

  • World Museum of Mining | Exhibits & Mine Tours in Butte, …

    The World Museum of Mining is one of the few museums in the world located on an actual mine yard, the Orphan Mine. With 50 exhibit buildings, countless artifacts, and 66 …

    Ben Larson: New Songs for Butte Mining Camp

    Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives. Every person, through their lives, shapes local and American history. Archives are here to protect that history. Home; About. ... Ben Larson will present his New Songs for the Butte Mining Camp. Hours & Info. 17 W. Quartz Butte, MT 59701. 1-406-782-3280. [email protected]. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm closed on ...

    Sandfire Black Butte Copper Mine Project

    The Black Butte Copper Project will be a model for responsible, viable mining methods and outcomes. Get to know our project and the people who are making it happen. Committed to the environment. We're Montanans. Protecting the Smith River and its precious ecosystem is our top priority. Learn about the studies, planning and 21st century methods ...

    EPA conducts internal review of alleged collusion with Butte mining

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it has reviewed allegations that agency officials in Butte improperly colluded with mining companies in attempts to discredit scientists studying health problems in the community. The agency has decided to refer the matter to its inspector general. This week, the Montana Standard first reported …

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    Company considering mining for silver, gold and zinc in Butte

    The information will come from core samples and records stored in the old Badger Mine warehouse in the area BlackJack Silver Corp. hopes to mine. "A lot of them were mined back in the 1800s and when Anaconda and Butte Mining came in they typically mined at deeper levels and so there are a number of narrow veins that go from the …