Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper Mines in Colorado
10Total Sites
2Active
Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper Mining in Colorado
Colorado has 10 gold, silver, lead, copper-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. Of these, 2 are currently active operations. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
The earliest recorded gold, silver, lead, copper mine in Colorado is Guadaloupe Mine in Rio Grande County, with records dating to 1875.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| San Juan County | 3 |
| Hinsdale County | 2 |
| Clear Creek County | 1 |
| Gilpin County | 1 |
| Rio Grande County | 1 |
| Saguache County | 1 |
| San Miguel County | 1 |
Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Tunnel | Gilpin | Producer | |
| St. Jacob Mine | Hinsdale | Producer | |
| Alma-Lincoln Mine | Clear Creek | Underground | Past Producer |
| Ben Butler | San Juan | Occurrence | |
| Guadaloupe Mine | Rio Grande | Past Producer | |
| Oyama | San Juan | Occurrence | |
| Park View Mine | Hinsdale | Past Producer | |
| Rico Mine | Saguache | Past Producer | |
| Synopsis Mine | San Miguel | Occurrence | |
| Tempest | San Juan | Occurrence |
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