What was mined near Tombstone AZ?

Prominent mines in Tombstone included the Contention, Emerald, Grand Central, Lucky Cuss, Silver Thread and Toughnut. Tombstone’s fortunes were connected with the rise of groundwater, which caused flooding in the mines up to the 500-foot level in the mid-1880s.

Is there gold in Tombstone Arizona?

There are widely varying estimates of the value of gold and silver mined during the course of Tombstone’s history. The Tombstone mines produced 32 million troy ounces (1,000 metric tons) of silver, more than any other mining district in Arizona.

Is silver still mined in Tombstone?

In 2006, all the silver produced in Arizona came as a byproduct of copper mining. Renewed mining is planned for the Tombstone district. As of Nov. 2017, the Goodenough Mine is open again for tours down to the 100′ level.

Who owns the silver mines in Tombstone?

Tombstone Exploration a owns the mineral rights to eight patented lode claims totaling 145 acres in Section 16 along with a State Lease that encompasses the balance of Section 16 in the Tombstone Mining District.

Is there still gold in abandoned mines?

Gold still exists in the veins of the abandoned mine, and Rise Gold, the mining corporation that purchased the mine in 2017, has reason to believe that reopening it makes financial sense.

Was Tombstone AZ a mining town?

Tombstone History. Tombstone, Arizona is certainly one of the most famous, and infamous, mining towns in the West. When Ed Schieffelin, a scout for the U.S. Army, left Camp Huachuca to prospect in 1877, he was told that the discovery of his tombstone was more likely than precious metals.

Do they still mine silver in Tombstone?

Can you mine in an abandoned mine?

Although a mine may appear abandoned it does belong to someone and trespassing laws do apply. Anyone rescued from an abandoned mine may face criminal trespass charges. Tools, equipment, building materials, and other items on mine sites are not to be taken.