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

CountySites
San Juan County3
Hinsdale County2
Clear Creek County1
Gilpin County1
Rio Grande County1
Saguache County1
San Miguel County1

Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
Penobscot TunnelGilpinProducer
St. Jacob MineHinsdaleProducer
Alma-Lincoln MineClear CreekUndergroundPast Producer
Ben ButlerSan JuanOccurrence
Guadaloupe MineRio GrandePast Producer
OyamaSan JuanOccurrence
Park View MineHinsdalePast Producer
Rico MineSaguachePast Producer
Synopsis MineSan MiguelOccurrence
TempestSan JuanOccurrence

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