Smuggler Gold Mine

AbandonedGold OreUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateColorado
CountyGilpin
Nearest TownRollinsville
Coordinates39.91471, -105.57532

Commodities

PrimaryGold Ore

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorSmuggler Gold Mine LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0505008

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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