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Underground mine tours

Experience rappelling down a mine shaft, underground drilling and blasting workshops, or an easy guided walking tour. Call us today for availability and reservations. Walk-ins are welcome as availability allows.

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Experience Underground Copper Mining As It Was In The 1800s

Experience the mine as the miners would have over 160 years ago with a single light on your hard hat. Our tours provide guests with experiences that are anything but average. Our mine is located near Greenland, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula.

Each one of our underground mine tours provides a truly unique experience. Learn about the history of the copper mine, get hands-on with different mining techniques, and explore the depths of this 1800s copper mine. Check out our Mining Educational Programs to learn about our 6 hour drilling workshops. 

• Prospector's Tour

Duration: 1.5 hrs   |   Ages: All

Adventure Level

The Prospector Tour hike provides experiences you won’t soon forget! Enter by the No. 1 adit and see solid pieces of native copper weighing hundreds of pounds left behind by earlier miners.  Traverse through the largest rooms of the mine and past shafts to lower levels and see where pure copper and silver was removed. 

Miners's Tour

Duration: 3 hrs   |   Ages: 12 & up

If you want to try rappelling down a mine shaft in total darkness and crawling through low areas and down slopes, this is for you! Use a rappelling harness and gear to descend 80 feet to a lower level of the mine, crawl through several small areas, and hike through some of the oldest and most interesting parts of the mine. 

• Captain's Tour

Duration: 5-6 hrs   |   Ages: 13 & up

The Captain’s Tour will take you on an extensive journey through almost all of the first level and second level workings of the Adventure Mine, including areas that have been submerged for over 100 years. You will see rails, timbers, carts, and other artifacts not seen anywhere else in the mine. A pasty lunch underground is included.

About Adventure Mine

The Adventure Mine is a copper mine near Greenland, Michigan that operated from 1850 to 1920. During that time, miners removed more than 11 million pounds of native copper from the ground. We invite you to step back in time in the world’s greatest copper district to experience one of Michigan’s best-preserved historic mines.

• Shop Our Store

The Adventure Mining Company sells many natural copper products sourced from Michigan’s Copper Country. Choose from our natural native tumbled copper nuggets, native “Hackley” copper, float copper, and other native pieces of copper.

Stay in Our Cabin

A small private loft cabin is set in the woods at our historic Adventure Mine. Queen bed in the loft, outdoor deck, full bath with shower. WiFi is available. Underground mine tours, hiking trails, and mine building ruins to explore! Please Note: Offset-tread stairs access the loft…this may be difficult for those with limited mobility.

Reserve Your Tour Today

Tours operate 7 days a week during the summer and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have a large group or want to reserve a certain tour, please call ahead for availability. 

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Adventure Mining Company

200 Adventure Ave Greenland, MI 49929

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Delaware Mine Tours LLC

EXPLORE THE DELAWARE COPPER MINE

Located 12 miles south of Copper Harbor the Delaware Mine is located in the heart of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.  The mine was in operation from 1847 to 1887 and over 8 million tons of copper came out of the five mine shafts

DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF DELAWARE COPPER MINE

Delaware Mine Tours is dedicated to preserving the rich history of copper mining in the area. Our self-guided tours offer a unique glimpse into the past and the opportunity to learn about the people and technology that made it all possible. Join us on a journey through time and experience the wonder of Michigan's Copper Country.

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Historic Mine Sites

Unforgettable Experience

COME EXPLORE TODAY

Operating from 1847 until 1887, this authentic, historic mine offers a walking tour that takes you 100 feet below ground to explore one of the earliest mines to operate during the country's first major mining boom. You'll see pure veins of copper exposed in the walls of the mine, along with other geological interests. A Heritage Site of the Keweenaw National Historical Park

Opening May 11, 2024 daily form 10am to 5pm

Full Access Tour   gets you to both the Underground exhibits and all the Aboveground exhibits

Surface Tour   gets you access to all the surface exhibits including the prehistoric mining sites

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“Truly amazing experience. I would do it again. The history and authenticity is just beyond words. 10/10. My kids (10 &4) loved it.”

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Adventure Mining Company

Located in Ontonagon County at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula, the Adventure Mining Company in Greenland, MI is only a 30 minute drive from Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. We offer four guided underground tours of one of the best preserved copper mines in Michigan. Walk through part or all of the tunnels on the first level or try your hand at rappelling with a rope and harness to the second level of the mine…the choice is yours!

Also at the Adventure Mine site are miles of free-use hiking and mountain biking trails. Enjoy a hike or ride through the forest by old foundations and early prospect pits or even up to the top of Adventure Bluff on some of the most unique and challenging single-track trails in the Midwest. If you’re up to the challenge, be sure to join us in mid-July for the annual Miner’s Revenge Mountain Bike Race . The only race of its kind, you will first ride over the mountain and then ride through it! One third of a mile of the race course is underground in the Adventure Mine, so be sure to bring a light!

Whatever your vacation plans in the U.P. may be, be sure they include a stop by the Adventure Mining Company to boldly go where no underground mine tour has gone before!

Adventure Mining Company 200 Adventure Greenland, MI 49929 906-883-3371

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Tour Information

The Surface Tour includes a guided tour of the grounds, the museum, a video tour of the #2 Shaft-Rock House, built in 1908 and used until 1931, and the Hoist Engine Building that houses the Nordberg Steam-powered hoist engine.  Our knowledgeable tour guides will explain about copper mining and answer your questions about the mining operation of the Quincy Mining Company.

The Underground Tour includes all of the above and also takes you on the cog-rail tramcar for a ride down the hill to the entrance at the 7th level of the mine. A tractor-pulled wagon will enter a large opening in the hill and take you into the underground mine where there are exhibits of mining tools and equipment.

If you wish to ride the tram down the hill, take photographs, and not tour the underground mine, this can be added to the Surface Tour.

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Surface and Underground Tours include the following:

Quincy Shaft-Rock House #2 The #2 Shaft-Rock House will catch your eye as you drive towards Houghton and Hancock as it stands majestically on the top of the hill. Built in 1908, the mineshaft underneath the structure inclines into the earth for approximately 1.7 miles. Tour the shaft house through an interesting video presentation.

The Museum Located in the original 1894 #2 Hoist Building, the Museum contains many interesting exhibits and specimens on loan from the Seaman Mineralogical Museum. Be sure to see the 17-ton solid copper boulder recently recovered from Lake Superior.

Nordberg Steam Hoist The large Hoist Building houses the amazing Nordberg Steam Hoist, the world’s largest steam powered hoist engine. The building was one of the first very large reinforced concrete buildings with no interior supporting columns.

Cog Rail Tram Car

Quincy Mine Underground Tour When the tram arrives at the mine entrance, visitors will ride in a wagon pulled by a tractor about ½ mile straight into the side of the hill to Shaft #5 where you sill see early mine cars and learn how they worked. Your tour guide will explain how these miners extracted the copper from the rock walls.

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The Quincy Mining Company was a major copper producer in the late 1800's, ceased underground mining operations in 1945, and eventually stopped processing copper in 1967. There are no operating copper mines left in the Upper Peninsula so plan to stop and take a trip into the past when “Copper was King”. The mining complex once housed several copper mines and a variety of buildings.

Restoration Projects

The first phase of the restoration of the Historic Engine House for the Quincy and Torch Lake Railroad was completed in the fall of 2010. The building and the #2 maintenance pit have been restored. Hopefully all four service pits will be completed in the near future.

Locomotive #5 and Locomotive #1 (The Thomas Mason) of the Quincy & Torch Lake Railroad are on display behind the Hoist House. Locomotive #6 has recently been returned to the Quincy Mine and is waiting cosmetic restoration.

The Gift Shop and the grounds of the Quincy Mining Complex are open to visitors free of charge if you want to pick up a souvenir or walk abound the old mining complex. You will find a nice collection of items in the Gift Shop including mugs, jewelry, magnets, ornaments, plush animals, rocks & mineral samples, shirts, and videos. Books and maps are available to show how copper was mined and turned into ingots ready to ship to the lower Great Lakes.

For additional Information visit our website at www.quincymine.com Or call: 906-482-3101

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Travel info, timber, iron ore & copper mines.

As you travel through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you may wonder what brought European immigrants to this vast, remote wilderness. It was the prospect of prosperity and wealth — cutting timber, going deep into the earth for iron, copper and some silver, too. It was a hard life for most, but as you walk past the Victorian mansions in Laurium or enter the ornate Calumet Theatre, there is no doubt some became immensely rich from the U.P.’s abundant natural resources. 

Hear their stories and experience their lives in many places while you are here. It is worth staying for several days.

We Built America with Our Timber

Today, there are 8.8 million acres of pine and hardwood forests in the U.P. But when the British and French arrived, there were much, much more. These first European arrivals initially used the hardwoods to build forts, ships and other structures. But when waves of European and American loggers, sawyers and investors came in the mid-1800s, the towering white pines became prized trees. 

Easy to work with and ship on the Great Lakes, the felled pines built a vast number of houses and buildings in the fast-growing Midwest. They were used to make the once-popular Ford woody wagons and KingsfordⓇ charcoal, too. Decades later, lumber trucks still rumble down U.P. highways, transporting freshly hewn logs to produce building lumber and paper in local mills.  

Some of the U.P.’s most colorful characters were the shanty boys, timber barons and townspeople. Learn more about their stories, legendary feats and danger-filled lives at these locations: 

Tahquamenon Logging Museum , Newberry. Hear about lumberjacks renowned for their grit and brawn. Explore the museum, park and Civil Conservation Corps buildings filled with memorabilia, photos, original logging equipment and more. Watch the Eastern U.P. Events page for the museum’s logging competitions, live demonstrations and Lumberjack Breakfasts (bring a voracious appetite).  

Paul Bunyan Statues can be seen in two places. The legendary lumberman stands by Babe the Blue Ox at Castle Rock in St. Ignace . Or head to Manistique which claims to be the “Home of Paul Bunyan.” You can’t miss the 15-foot statue towering along US-2. Both sites are great photo opportunities. 

Iron County Historical Museum , Caspian. It shares stories of lumbering and iron mining.

Michigamme Museum , Michigamme. Learn more about Henry Ford’s role in timber harvesting in the U.P. as well as see the “Anatomy of a Murder” display that gives you insight into the number-one bestseller and Academy-award-nominated film. 

Ontonagon County Historical Museum , Ontonagon. A site in the Keweenaw National Historical Park, it features exhibits showcasing area logging, mining, farming, mariner history and other local historical memorabilia.

Listen to trees whisper memories in their natural settings

Estivant Pines Wilderness Nature Sanctuary, Copper Harbor. This is the largest tract of old-growth Eastern White Pines preserved in Michigan. It contains hundreds of trees that are 300-500-years-old, measuring anywhere from 3 to 5 feet in diameter! Walking among these historic giants is rivaled only by the Redwoods in California. 

Log Slide , Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The actual log chute on the dune is gone, but you can stand where lumberjacks once slid logs into Lake Superior. Legend has it that the friction from the logs would catch the chute on fire. If you are tempted to go down to the shore below, remember, it’s a grueling climb up.

Historic Sign Walking Tour , St. Ignace. Stop by the “What’s in the water?” interpretive sign along Lake Huron. It explains what the dark debris is along the sandy shore. St. Ignace was a booming lumber and fishing town in the 1870s to mid-1900s.To keep the logs in place before sending them to the mills, they were chained together in the bay. As the waves rubbed the logs together, the bark sank to the bottom. It continues to wash ashore today.

U.P. Iron Ore and Copper Spurred the American Industrial Revolution

While timber was an economic boon to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the iron ore and copper rushes put this region on the international map. Pre-dating the California Gold Rush, thousands of prospectors poured into the Marquette, Gogebic and Menominee Iron Ranges and the copper-loaded Keweenaw Peninsula hoping to strike it rich. Bustling towns, iron smelting operations and shipping docks sprang up near these mines. More and more people in Europe and the Eastern U.S. heeded the cry to “Go West, young man” to the U.P. The iron ore and copper they mined built our railroads, bridges, skyscrapers, tools, utensils and Civil War, WWI and WWII weapons. 

Iron Ore Mining and Smelting

No one tells about the hardships, dangers, joys and successes of iron ore and copper mining better than the people of the Upper Peninsula. Hear the stories and actually experience what being a miner was like. It’s enthralling.

Mining Tours and Trail

Iron Mountain Iron Mine , Iron Mountain. Guided tours take you 2,600 feet through drifts and tunnels to 400-feet below the earth’s surface. Be awed by the amazing rock formations in the large underground lighted caverns. At the end of your tour, enjoy a miner’s lunch, a traditional Cornish pasty. 

Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum , Ishpeming. Take a guided tour of the tunnels that miners walked to the base of C-Shaft. Listen to what it was like to work the mine from people who did it. See historical displays of past and present headgear, safety equipment, blasting and drilling equipment. Take photos near a 170-ton iron ore truck with its 12-foot high tires or inside the 30-ton shovel bucket! 

Iron Ore Heritage Trail , Republic to Chocolay. Follow this year-round, 47-mile, multi-use trail. It is designed for walkers, bikers, runners, inline skaters, wanderers, horseback riders, people in wheelchairs, snowmobilers and history buffs. The interpretive trail skirts the 18th- and 19th-century mining pits and hugs Lake Superior’s beautiful shoreline. Experience mining, nature and recreation along the way.

Mining Museums and Iron Smelting Townsites

Iron County Historical Museum , Caspian. Considered one of the best historical museums in Michigan, its 26 buildings, artifacts and memorabilia tell the stories of iron mining and lumbering. 

Cornish Pump & Mining Museum , Iron Mountain. Learn about the Cornish Pumping Engine, the largest standing steam-driven pumping engine ever built in the United States. It is among the largest in the world! This engineering feat was used to dewater one of the wettest iron mines, Iron Mountain’s Chapin Mine. 

Fayette Historic State Park & Townsite , Garden. If you have never turned off US-2 onto M-183, now is your chance. Drive 17 miles south along the Big Bay de Noc coast to Fayette Historic State Park & Townsite. A ghost of its former self, this was once a booming iron smelting town. Explore 20 buildings and informative displays in the Visitor Center, scuba dive in Snail Shell Harbor to see artifacts or hike, bike or cross-country ski the park’s 3.5 miles of scenic trails. To plan your visit around the park’s planned festivities, stay up-to-date on the Eastern Events page. 

Menominee Range Historical Museum , Iron Mountain. Over 100 exhibits depict life on the Menominee Iron Range during the 19th to early 20th centuries. A country store, barbershop, doctor’s office, Victorian parlor, moonshine still and folding bathtub are among the historical things you will see. 

Michigan Iron Industry Museum , Negaunee. This museum overlooking the Carp River is the site of the first iron forge in the Lake Superior region. It offers permanent and temporary exhibits, a video, Iron Spirits: Life on the Michigan Iron Range, plus interpretive outdoor paths.

Copper Mining and Pasties

Adventure Mining Company Underground Mining Tours , Greenland. Want to immerse in mining life? Then rappel down a mine shaft, take an underground drilling and blasting workshop or follow a guided tour through the largest rooms in the mine. Tours range from 1.5 to 6 hours. Each one is unforgettable. 

Caledonia Copper Mine , Mass City. Dig for your own rocks and minerals, and bring home your finds. 

Copper Range Historical Museum , Houghton. The artifacts will enlighten you about living during the copper rush. 

Delaware Copper Mine Tours , Mohawk. Walk down 100 feet of stairs through the #1 shaft to the first level of the mine, then continue 1,700 feet through the original workings. Outside, trails take you past the ruins of two original mine buildings, equipment displays, antique engines, trains and animals. 

Keweenaw National Historical Park . This is one of the best ways to explore the region’s copper mining and cultural heritage. Visit 21 diverse sites including the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Fort Wilkins Historic State Park.

Old Victoria Restoration , Rockland. You will discover a wealth of historical items in the cabins. Nearby is where the 3,708-pound “Ontonagon Copper Boulder” was found. You can see it in person the next time you visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Plan to attend the Log Cabin Day Celebration in June. Check the Western Events page for the date.

Ontonagon County Historical Museum , Ontonagon. Stop in to examine pre-Columbian copper and stone implements, a replica of Ontonagon’s Founder’s Cabin, copper mining tools and displays. Among the exhibits is a model of the “Ontonagon Copper Boulder” so you can visualize how huge it is. 

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park , Ontonagon. Michigan’s largest state park preserves 60,000 acres of wilderness. It includes copper mining sites such as Nonesuch Mine as well as a 35,000-acre old-growth forest, roaring waterfalls, miles of rivers and streams and more than 90 miles of hiking trails.

Quincy Mine Tours , Hancock. Take a guided, 2.25-hour tour through the hoist house, ride a cog-rail tram and enter the mine to see firsthand what this exhausting job entailed. Surface-only tours are also available. 

Pasties , throughout the Upper Peninsula. At least one time during your U.P. vacation, eat like a hardrock miner. Cornish immigrants brought their hearty meat and root-vegetable pastry to the U.P. It is said that miners would carry their pasties deep into the earth and heat them in a tin bucket or on a shovel over candle fire. Now you can get a variety of flavors hot-and-ready from numerous shops. Choices range from traditional beef, rutabaga and potatoes to pizza, chicken pot pie, jalapeno or vegetarian. Most pasty makers serve ketchup, gravy, hot sauce or butter on the side.

Unique Dining Options

Up food traditions & where to get them.

Taste some of the unique flavors that have found their way up north. From traditional pasties to Southern food to Thai, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has a wide variety of places to try a new dish or dig into a favorite. These 10 dining locations are just a sliver of the available options.

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Copper Mine of Utah Tour

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• Hour Glass Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
• Clock Time: 1:00 PM
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Kennecott Copper Mine Tour

Explore the largest man-made hole on Earth! On this 75-mile adventure, experience this engineering wonder of the world known to be the biggest excavation in history. The Kennecott Utah Copper Mine in Bingham Canyon is also the richest copper mine in history, producing gold and silver, too!

Highlights:

• Beautiful mountain scenery and incredible photo opportunities! Ideal for nature and science lovers!
• Travel to the largest man-made hole on earth to experience the overlook of the world’s first open-pit copper mine.
• The Kennecott Utah Copper Mine, also known as the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine, is the largest and richest copper mine in history with over 110 years of open pit mining; it has produced more copper than any other mine in history!
• A hole so large that it’s visible to astronauts in the space shuttle — almost a mile deep and nearly 3 miles wide!
• Cruise high into the Oquirrh Mountains up to 7,000 feet in elevation for a spectacular view of the open-pit mine.
• World’s largest earth-moving trucks — the size of a two-story house
• World’s largest waste-rock repositories — 6 billion tons of overburden piled high around the mine

Tour Includes:

• Fully narrated tour explaining the history and operations of the largest and richest mine on earth
• Panoramic views at the visitor observation deck of the largest man-made hole in human history
• Cruise high into the Rocky Mountains for beautiful scenery.
• Witness megaton explosions, detonated twice daily (blasts occur at random times each day).
• Gift shop with copper jewelry and souvenirs
• Photo opportunities next to a 13-foot truck tire and inside a massive shovel scoop

• Chevron down Itinerary:
• See inside the largest and richest copper mine in history!
• Cruise along the scenic Rocky Mountains.
• Breathtaking overlook — your guide explains the entire mining operation.
• Possible wildlife viewing may include deer, elk, mountain goats, and a variety of birds.

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ASARCO MINERAL DISCOVERY CENTER & MINE TOURS

Copper is at the source of our modern society. It’s a primary metal used in the hospitals where we were born, the electricity in our homes, the tools that farm our food, and the transportation that powers our next adventure.

Fun fact: Copper is also naturally found in us and helps make red blood cells and keeps immune systems healthy.

We invite you to take our free self-guided tour of the center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits, which walks through the copper transformation process. Then join the mine tour for a firsthand look! Afterward, peruse the Company Store for unique and educational gifts.

Our Vision Since 1997

Since we opened our doors in 1997, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.

In addition to our offerings to the public, we proudly support Arizona schools by providing free transportation to the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center and free mine tours to students.

Free Self-Guided Center Tour

Summer hours (may through september).

FREE self-guided center tour and gift shop Wednesday – Sunday, from 9 am – 3 pm Closed major holidays

WINTER HOURS (OCTOBER THROUGH APRIL)

FREE self-guided center tour and gift shop Wednesday – Sunday, from 9 am – 5 pm Closed major holidays s

TICKETED MINE TOUR* (Length of tour is approximately 65 minutes.)

SAFETY FIRST: Closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes, boots, etc.) are required for the mine tour. NO Crocs, flip-flops or sandals are allowed.

Wednesday– Sunday – See winter hours Ticketed mine tour at 9:30 am, 11:15 am (Reservation are highly recommended. Please call to book.) Closed major holidays

Wednesday – Sunday Ticketed mine tour at 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 1:15 pm, 3:00 pm (Reservation are highly recommended. Please call to book.) Closed major holidays

*Disclaimer: MINES ARE INHERENTLY RISKY PLACES. BY OBTAINING A MINE TOUR TICKET (INCLUDING FREE ONES), YOU ARE ASSUMING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.  ASARCO LLC DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY.  PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES.

MINE TOUR PRICES

Seniors (62° years) and active military, children (5-12 years), children (0-4 years), green valley and sahuarita residents $1 off the tour with proof of residency., special instructions for the mine tour.

• Closed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs, sandals, or flip-flops will be allowed.
• We suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).
• Please dress comfortably.

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+1 (520) 625-8233 1421 West Pima Mine Road Sahuarita, Arizona 85629

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Please call-in advance to reserve. phone: +1 (520) 625-8233, friendly reminder: closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes, boots, etc.) are required for the mine tour. no crocs, flip-flops or sandals will be allowed., summer hours free self-guided center tour and gift shop wednesday – sunday, from 9 am – 3 pm ticketed mine tour at 9:30 am and 11:15 am.

Finders Keepers

Enjoy the finest copper and mineral collecting in the world! At Caledonia Mine you spend the day digging through your own private ore pile, and with the help of our experienced staff, you take home whatever treasures you find! 

At the Caledonia Mine, we provide our guests with a unique geological experience. Whether you are a seasoned rock collector or an enthusiastic beginner, there is something for everyone to find. Once your reservation is made, we extract ore that the miners left behind and pile it on the surface.” With the help of our experienced staff, you sort through the rock, and keep whatever you find!  

Caledonia Mine is set in the side of a mountain overlooking the beautiful valley of the Flint Steel River. The mine is conveniently located 20 minutes from Ontonagon and 40 minutes from Houghton. The area is full of other fun things to do near by, from hiking the Porcupine Mountains to relaxing on the beautiful sandy beaches of Lake Superior.

Looking for other adventures while in the area?

Rock & Mineral Collecting

Private Ore Piles

After commercial mining ceased, thousands of tons of broken ore remained inside the mine. Our experienced staff bring the ore to the surface and stay on hand to help you make some exciting finds.

Family-Size Ore Pile

3-4 adults  |  4 hours  |   $200

This large, 3 cubic yard pile is perfect for the whole family!   In this type of pile, the ore holds many native minerals like quartz, calcite, feldspar, and epidote. But the main focus is finding copper specimens! If you have access to one, we recommend bringing a metal detector. Other great finds include; silver and the challenging datolite. Our experienced staff will be on hand to help you identify anything you find.  

Children and seniors are welcome but must be specified. Up to 2 additional children and 2 seniors. Please call the office for accommodating larger groups.  

Tools provided during the dig: Finhoe, hand rake, bucket, and running water. We recommend bringing a metal detector and a bucket for your trip home. *We do have buckets for purchase on-site*  

Single-Person Ore Pile

1-2 adults  |   2-4 hours  |   $100

The Single Ore Pile is built for 1-2 adults who are looking for an adventure without taking on an immense workload. The pile is 1.5 cubic yards (half the size of our family pile). In this type of pile, the ore holds many native minerals like quartz, calcite, feldspar, and epidote. But the main focus is finding copper specimens! If you have access to one, we recommend bringing a metal detector. Other great finds include; silver and the challenging datolite. Our experienced staff will be on hand to help you identify anything you find.  

Depending on the circumstance, and total number, children and seniors can be added to the pile for an additional cost of 20$/person. Please keep in mind that the amount of rock stays the same and it may take you less time to finish. Call the office with any additional questions.  

1 adult  |   2-4 hours  |   $50  

On site at the Caledonia Mine is a tailings pile- often described as mining by-product or “leftovers”. This large area is a mixture of rock from the mining days and from used piles. Here you are able to bring your own tools and dig through the rock at your own leisure. We do not provide tools or guided assistance. It is considered an independent activity and offered only to adults. The area is turned over a few times a season, please call the office for details.

No children or seniors. Please bring your own tools.

Datolite Pile 

1-2 adults  |  1.5 cubic yards  |   2-4 hours  |   $300

The datolite is one of the most challenging and most rewarding minerals to find! It can only be spotted with the naked eye and will not generate a beep on a metal detector. The nodule form often described as “cauliflower-shape” can only be found in the Upper Peninsula and some parts of northern WI. The beautiful specimen is ordinary on the outside and absolutely stunning on the inside. Here at the Caledonia, the most common colors are red, pink, and white. But the more exotic colors are blue, yellow, and green!  

The rock in this pile is much finer, with a gravel-like consistency. Due to the increasing difficulty in the extraction process, we have increased the price on the pile.  

We provide you with a screen and shovel to meticulously sort through the rock. Our experienced staff will help you get the hang of identifying the challenging datolite. We have the ability to cut and polish a shelf-worthy specimen, on hand! This is a cash-only service and dependent on the staff present.  

Tools provided during the dig: shovel, screen, bucket, and running water.  

About The Caledonia Mine

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The Caledonia Mine is an underground, walk-in, copper mine, nearly a mile and half in length. The mine was opened in 1863, but only commercially operated until the mill burnt down in 1870. It changed hands privately over the years, with many attempts at mining. In 2013, Evergreen Explorations purchased the mine and currently offers the mine pile experience that you see today. This is a family-run business, started by the late Emanuel Manos. His 7 children carry on his dream by removing the ore, running piles and educational programs, and cutting and polishing the rock found inside the mine.

THANK YOU for your interest in the Caledonia Mine, we cannot wait to provide you a unique, rock-collecting experience!

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Enjoy premium mineral collecting and other special events at historic, privately owned rock rock piles. Come discover what Paleo Americans have been mining since 2000 BC.

Contact us for special rates and unique digs that accommodate large groups, rock and mineral clubs, and education programs!

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We require 48 hours notice to prepare your reservation.

During the season, we are open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Looking to visit on another day of the week? We offer 'Pick Your Own Day' bookings for a $75 fee depending on the availability of our staff. Please call for more details.

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The Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience is dedicated to educating the public about Kennecott's key role in modern life, safe mining practices, and responsible environmental stewardship. Learn about our history and see first-hand the gigantic scale of our operation, vehicles, and artifacts. Discover how ore gets processed and refined to become 99.99% copper, an essential element in today’s infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology.

Our Kennecott mine has operated for 120 years, providing domestically -sourced copper to the United States and beyond. As we look towards the energy transition, Kennecott will continue to play an important role by responsibly mining and smelting this critical mineral for our electric vehicles, our renewable energy, and numerous other vital applications.

Reservations

Tickets are $6 each and children under the age of five are free. All proceeds will be generously donated to the Kennecott Charitable Foundation.

Tickets should be purchased in advance. Walk-up visitors run the risk of not being able to visit the mine overlook if they are at capacity that day. Walk-up visitors will need to use a credit card to complete an onsite ticket purchase. Cash transactions are not available at the Visitor Experience.

Kennecott Charitable Foundation

The Kennecott Charitable Foundation is a Utah-based charitable organization committed to positively impacting Utah residents and the community since its inception in 1992. This includes supporting charities and non-profits that assist vulnerable populations in the Salt Lake region. The Foundation raises money for worthy organizations through tax-deductible entrance fees to the Kennecott Visitor Experience. The Bingham Canyon Lions Club contributes additional funds to the Foundation from items sold at the Gift Shop.

Bingham Canyon Lions Gift Shop, located in the Lark visitor parking area, sells an assortment of items. From copper jewelry and trinkets to educational excavation kits, visitors of all ages are sure to find something special to take home with them. While there is a vending machine available with drinks, food is not available for purchase.

Safety Policies  

Safety is essential to everything they do at Kennecott - and your safety is their number one priority when visiting the Bingham Canyon Mine. They are committed to protecting the health and safety of all our employees and visitors. All safety rules and policies must be followed.

• Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• You must use the shuttle services to visit the overlook
• Children and adults must wear a seat belt while on the shuttle – car/booster seats are not required, and infants may be held in arms during travel
• Stay inside the designated visitor area (always fenced or otherwise)
• Use of drugs, alcohol or smoking/vaping are strictly prohibited
• Firearms, knives, and other weapons are prohibited on all Rio Tinto Kennecott property
• Unauthorized use of drones or professional photography are prohibited on all property

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Rio Tinto Kennecott visitor experience

The rio tinto kennecott visitor experience is open to the public from april to october..

We also offer a virtual tour of our operation  to continue learning about the Bingham Canyon Mine.

Ever wondered what one of the largest human-made open-pit excavations look like up close and personal? Come and see for yourself at Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience at the Bingham Canyon Mine.

Founded in 1903, Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine  is one of the top performing mines in the world and has provided more wealth for the state of Utah than any other company. The mine operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Visitor Experience is dedicated to educating the public about the key role Kennecott plays in modern life, safe mining practices and responsible environmental stewardship. Learn about our history and see first-hand the gigantic scale of our operation, vehicles, and artifacts. Discover how ore gets processed and refined to become 99.99% copper, an essential element in today’s infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology.

Tickets are $6 each and children under the age of five are free. All proceeds will be generously donated to the Kennecott Charitable Foundation.

Tickets should be purchased in advance. Walk-up visitors run the risk of not being able to visit the mine overlook if we are at capacity that day. Walk-up visitors will need to use a credit card to complete an onsite ticket purchase. Cash transactions are not available at the Visitor Experience.

Ticket exchange/cancellation policy

Visitors can  exchange their tickets for a different time slot directly through the ticketing website. Exchanges can be made up to one (1) hour prior to your original time slot and are subject to the availability of tickets on other days/times. 

To request a refund , please email the confirmation ID number shown on your receipt and on your order confirmation.

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We are located at 12732 Bacchus Highway, Herriman UT, 84096 

We are open from 9:30am-2.30pm, seven days a week, including holidays.

The busiest times to visit are Saturdays and public holidays. The busiest time each day is between noon and 3pm.

The first shuttle departs at 9:30am. The last shuttle departs at 2:30pm. All shuttles depart from the Visitor Experience parking lot. Shuttles run every 30 minutes and are first come first served.

Where should feedback about the Visitor Experience be provided?

Send all feedback to Customer Service . Your feedback will help to continually improve the Visitor Experience. 

Where can visitors get something to drink or eat? 

Drink vending machines are installed at the Lark visitor parking area. Visitors are encouraged to bring a drink with them. Food is not available in the vending machines. Please note, alcohol is not permitted on property.

Where is the lost and found?

Lost items will be delivered to the Bingham Canyon Lions Gift Shop. After a week, items will be transferred to and stored by security. Security can be contacted at (801) 870-8648 . 

Are children required to be in car seats or booster seats?

Children and adults must wear a seat belt while on the shuttle – car/booster seats are not required, and infants may be held in arms during travel.

Are service dogs allowed?

Yes, ADA service dogs are allowed. Other types of animals are not allowed to accompany visitors on the Visitor Experience.  

Yes. As tickets are not guaranteed at the gate, we highly recommend reserving your tickets online . We have a limited number of tickets available each day and do sell out quickly. Once we are sold out, we are unable to accommodate visitors who have not purchased tickets in advance. 

You are required to scan your ticket. It can be scanned from your phone, or you can print it out and bring it with you. 

Tickets are $6.00 per person. Children under the age of five get in for free. All proceeds go directly to the Kennecott Charitable Foundation. The Foundation supports charities in our local communities. 

We do not offer discounts. Tickets are $6.00 a person with proceeds going directly to the Kennecott Charitable Foundation. 

What is your cancellation or exchange policy?

Exchange tickets

Tickets can be exchanged for a different time slot directly through the ticketing website. Exchanges can be made up to one (1) hour prior to your original time slot and are subject to the availability of tickets on other days/times. 

Request a refund

Please email the confirmation ID number shown on your receipt and on your order confirmation to request a refund.

In the event of inclement weather or unplanned mine road closures, refunds will be issued automatically. We will issue a refund for your tickets to the payment method you used to purchase tickets. Please allow up to seven business days for the credit to show on your account. If the credit does not appear on the original payment method within seven business days, please contact us for further assistance . 

The experience is completely self-guided. It takes place at our mine overlook. You will have a terrific view of the active pit and can check out two levels of exhibits that explain more about the mining process and the work being done in Utah and across Rio Tinto’s global operations. Large-scale mining equipment is on display, including a haul truck bed and motor. Shade and seating are limited. 

The average time is about an hour. It is a 15 minute trip between the Visitor Experience and the parking lot on our mine shuttle bus. We recommend reserving about 30 minutes to view the exhibits.

Yes, photos are encouraged. Please feel free to tag us on social media at @riotintokennecott with the hashtag #KennecottVisitorExperience.  

Please contact us for direct professional photography or video enquiries (including b-roll) and interview requests.

Are there restrooms? 

Yes, basic restroom facilities are available at the Visitor Experience parking lot and at the mine overlook. 

Can you accommodate wheelchairs? 

Yes, the Visitor Experience is fully ADA accessible. The shuttle can accommodate two wheelchairs and six guests. The shuttle departs at 9:30am and 12:30pm. Please plan two and a half hours for this self-guided tour experience.   You will need to book this shuttle at least 24 hours in advance. Please contact us if you require more than two wheelchair locations.

Are pets allowed? 

Only trained service dogs are allowed to visit the Visitor Experience. A trained service dog is defined as a dog who has received training to assist those who are: blind or have low vision, are deaf or hard of hearing, have diabetes, suffer from seizures, have mobility limitations, or have other needs.   Emotional support animals are not allowed at the Visitor Experience.

Are strollers allowed? 

Yes, strollers are allowed. Please note to travel to the Visitor Experience in our mine shuttle, we ask that strollers can be folded and safely stowed onboard. 

What should I do in the event of a thunderstorm? 

• The Visitor Experience will close until the lightning passes and no shuttles will travel to the overlook during that time.
• Shuttles will immediately return from the overlook to the Lark Parking lot.
• Guests should remain in their vehicles until the lightning passes.
• No place outdoors is 100% safe from lightning. If caught in the open during a lightning and thunderstorm, please seek appropriate shelter immediately.
• If no shelter is available, you are advised to crouch down immediately in the lowest possible spot and roll up in a ball with feet together on the ground. – DO NOT lie down.

To book a field trip please send us an email with your school’s name and class size. We will provide you with the details you need to reserve tickets for your class.   We require one adult chaperone for every 7-10 students and can accommodate a maximum group of 30 attendees per bus. Groups larger than 30 will need to split into multiple shuttles/times. 

Kennecott Charitable Foundation

The Kennecott Charitable Foundation is a Utah-based charitable organization committed to positively impacting the Utah residents and community since its inception in 1992. This includes supporting charities and non-profits that assist vulnerable populations in the Salt Lake region. The Foundation raises money for worthy organizations through tax deductible entrance fees to the Kennecott Visitor Experience. The Bingham Canyon Lions Club contributes additional funds to the Foundation from items sold at the Gift Shop.

Resources for STEM educators

We’re passionate about inspiring the next generation’s enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Our future workforce depends on it. 

If you’re a K-12th grade STEM educator in Salt Lake, Utah or Davis counties, we’re eager to support you. We have STEM-related presentations, activity kits and educational support to help you teach your students about Kennecott’s history and contributions to the local community.

The Bingham Canyon Lions Gift Shop, located in the visitor parking area, sells an assortment of items. From copper jewelry and trinkets to educational excavation kits, visitors of all ages are sure to find something special to take home with them. While there is a vending machine available with drinks, food is not available for purchase.

Visitor information

• The Visitor Experience is open from April-October, weather and COVID-19 controls permitting. During off-season, we invite you to take a virtual tour of our operation and continue learning about the Bingham Canyon Mine.
• The Visitor Experience is a self-guided tour with many exhibits for you to see and read about the Bingham Canyon Mine, its history, and operations.
• Shuttles can accommodate up to 30 guests. Shuttle service to the mine overlook runs 7-days a week starting each day at 9:30 am and runs every 30 minutes with the last shuttle departing at 2:30pm (and returning by 4:00pm).
• The entire experience takes about an hour but can run longer depending on how long you visit the Bingham Canyon Mine overlook.
• You are welcome to take pictures of your visit, however professional photography is not allowed.
• Be prepared for the weather as the Visitor Experience is completely outdoors. The weather at the mine is sometimes different than that of the rest of the Salt Lake Valley. On sunny days, it will be hot. Bring water, sunscreen, and sun protection. If it looks like it may rain, please consider a jacket or umbrella. In the cooler months, be prepared for wind and cold temperatures.

Safety policies

Safety is essential to everything we do at Kennecott - and your safety is our number one priority when visiting the Bingham Canyon Mine. We are committed to protecting the health and safety of all our employees and visitors. All safety rules and policies must be followed.

• Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• You must use the shuttle services to visit the overlook
• Children and adults must wear a seat belt while on the shuttle – car/booster seats are not required, and infants may be held in arms during travel
• Stay inside the designated visitor area (always fenced or otherwise)
• Use of drugs, alcohol or smoking/vaping are strictly prohibited
• Firearms, knives, and other weapons are prohibited on all Rio Tinto Kennecott property
• Unauthorised use of drones or professional photography are prohibited on all property

Terms and conditions

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to assume the risk of any injury, death, loss, or damage, which you may suffer. In consideration for entrance into the Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience, you hereby indemnify, release, and forever hold harmless, Kennecott Utah Copper LLC and its affiliate companies and all of their trustees, directors, managers, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives (collectively the “Releasees”) for any and all liability, claims, expenses, demands, and causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that you may sustain or loss or damage to any property belonging to you, whether caused by the ordinary negligence of Releasees or otherwise arising out of or related to your use of the Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience.

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Part 1 of this Privacy Policy contains the Rio Tinto Data Privacy Standard, which provides an overview of Rio Tinto’s approach to personal data processing. There is additional information in the appendices to the Data Privacy Standard, including information about disclosures, trans-border data transfers, the exercise of data subject rights and how to make complaints or obtain further information relating to Rio Tinto’s processing of your personal data.

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This Eerie Abandoned Copper Mine In Michigan Will Give You Goosebumps

By: Author Savannah Walker

Posted on June 21, 2024

Venturing into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula , a region known for its stunning landscapes and rich history, you’ll find a hidden gem that’s both intriguing and eerie: the Quincy Mine in Hancock.

Known for its significant contribution to the copper industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries, this abandoned copper mine offers a unique glimpse into the past, complete with chilling tales.

Ready to discover what makes this destination so goosebump-worthy?

Quincy Mine, once a booming center of activity, now stands as a fascinating relic of the past.

The mine was established in 1846 and quickly became one of the most productive copper mines in the world.

As you step onto the grounds, you can almost feel the hustle and bustle of miners from centuries ago, their voices echoing through time.

The mine’s towering hoist house, which once housed the world’s largest steam hoist, is an imposing reminder of the industrial might that once existed here.

Exploring the Quincy Mine is like taking a time machine back to the glory days of copper mining.

The tours offer a fascinating glimpse into how copper was extracted and processed, with guides who are not only knowledgeable but also full of local charm and engaging stories.

They weave tales of the mine’s peak operation days, making the whole experience both educational and incredibly entertaining.

One of the highlights of the visit is the underground tour.

This part of the adventure is not for the faint-hearted.

Visitors descend into the depths of the mine, feeling the isolation and darkness that miners braved every day.

The chill in the air and the echo of footsteps make for an experience that’s palpably real.

The sense of history is almost eerie as if the walls themselves could tell stories.

But don’t worry, there are plenty of light-hearted moments too.

The guides have a knack for sprinkling humor into their narratives, helping to balance the gravity of the mine’s history with a friendly atmosphere.

It’s an adventure that makes history come alive in the most tangible and engaging way, leaving visitors with a deep appreciation for the miners’ hard work and resilience.

Venturing into this mine feels like stepping into another world.

The air is cool and damp, carrying a slight mustiness that tickles your nose.

Echoing through the tunnels, the steady drip of water creates an eerie soundtrack.

It’s perfect for those who enjoy a good ghost story, wouldn’t you say?

Legend has it that the spirits of miners who met their untimely ends still linger here.

Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, there’s no denying the spine-chilling vibe in these tunnels.

Dim lights cast long shadows, making every twist and turn feel like a scene from a suspense movie.

Each corner seems to hold a new mystery, begging to be uncovered.

You might find yourself wondering about the lives of those who worked here, their stories, and their struggles.

The mine has a haunting beauty, with its rugged walls and the occasional glint of minerals catching the light.

Even the bravest hearts might feel a shiver down their spine.

It’s the kind of place where history and legend blend seamlessly, creating an atmosphere rich with intrigue.

Whether for the thrill or the history, the mine offers an experience that’s both chilling and captivating.

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Above ground, the Quincy Mine Hoist Association has preserved many of the original buildings and artifacts.

The old blacksmith shop, the engine house, and the miner’s house provide a glimpse into the daily lives of those who worked here.

The museum on site houses a collection of photographs, tools, and personal items that belonged to the miners, offering a poignant reminder of the human element behind the industrial facade.

Wandering through these exhibits, you gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work and determination that fueled the mine’s success.

But the Quincy Mine is not just about the past.

The site has been transformed into a cultural hub that hosts various events throughout the year.

If you’re planning a visit, be sure to check out the seasonal events hosted at the mine.

The combination of historical exploration and outdoor adventure makes the Quincy Mine a year-round destination.

From a haunted mine experience to winter tours, there’s always something happening that keeps the spirit of the mine alive.

The picturesque setting makes it a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

The panoramic views from the top of the mine are simply breathtaking, providing a stark contrast to the dark tunnels below.

Visiting Quincy Mine is like stepping into a time capsule.

The preservation efforts have ensured that the site remains as authentic as possible, allowing visitors to experience it much as it was during its operational days.

The sense of history is palpable, and it’s easy to lose yourself in the stories of the past.

The combination of historical significance, natural beauty, and a touch of the supernatural makes it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling through Michigan.

For those interested in the technical aspects of mining, the Quincy Mine also offers a wealth of information.

The mine’s steam hoist, which was the most powerful in the world when it was built, is a marvel of engineering.

Seeing this massive piece of machinery up close is a reminder of the ingenuity and innovation that characterized the Industrial Age.

The Quincy Mine Hoist Association has done an excellent job of maintaining these historical artifacts, ensuring that future generations can appreciate and learn from them.

No visit to the Quincy Mine would be complete without a stop at the gift shop.

Here, you can pick up unique souvenirs, including copper jewelry and locally made crafts.

The shop also carries a selection of books and educational materials about the history of mining in the region.

It’s a great way to take a piece of the Quincy Mine experience home with you.

For more information about the Quincy Mine and to plan your visit, make sure to visit its website or Facebook page .

Use this map to find your way to this historical treasure.

Where: 49750 US-41, Hancock, MI 49930

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Dozens Get Stuck Underground During Coal Mine Tour

Dozens of people were rescued from a coal mine in Pennsylvania on Monday after getting stuck underground during a tour.

On Monday, during a tour of the Lackawanna Coal Mine, located in McDade Park in Scranton, over 50 people were rescued after getting stuck several hundred feet below ground. According to The Scranton Times-Tribune , county communications director Pat McKenna said there was a mechanical issue with the rail car, which brought it to a halt, causing the evacuation.

Tour participants were brought up to the surface in groups of three or four using emergency escape cages that were already set up at the site. No injuries were reported.

Newsweek has reached out to McKenna's office and the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour via email for comment.

Mine foreman Edmund Neidlinger, who controlled the winch that lifted the emergency cage up and down, told local news station WNEP that it took about two hours to bring everyone to safety.

"People respected what we had to do. A lot of the kids had fun; they want to go back down and do it again, Neidlinger said.

Neidlinger, who has been working at the mine for eight years, said he never had to use the emergency escape, adding that the last time it was used was over a decade ago when a car also had an issue.

"It was about 15 years ago that they broke an axle on the car, and they had to use it the last time. I'm here eight years and never had to use it," he told the news station.

According to the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour's website, participants travel 300 feet beneath the earth's surface to the once abandoned and now restored hard coal mine in an effort to see the area's workers that powered the Industrial Revolution.

The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour will be closed to the public pending repairs, as mine operators say they will determine what caused the mechanical issue.

In early April, six miners were rescued after being stranded by Taiwan's most powerful earthquake in a quarter century, while 64 of their co-workers still awaited assistance.

The miners, who had been working in a quarry in eastern Taiwan 's Hualien County, were rescued three at a time via helicopter after being trapped for nearly 24 hours in the Zhonghe Mine Heren Mining area.

A 7.2 magnitude quake in Hualien City struck a day earlier, killing nine people and injuring at least 1,050 more.

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A major copper miner thinks it's got a way to turbocharge output without having to open new mines

• Freeport-McMoRan is using technology to boost copper production without opening new mines.
• This will help it add 800 million pounds annually within three to five years, CEO Kathleen Quirk told Bloomberg.
• It shows how mining firms are looking to boost output amid the copper shortage.

A US mining giant has plans to scale up its copper production by as much as 800 million pounds yearly, equivalent to the output of an entire mine — but instead of opening a new site, the firm will achieve that output with new processing technology to allow it to mine copper it couldn't previously get to.

That's according to Freeport-McMoRan CEO Kathleen Quirk, who told Bloomberg that the initiative is necessary as copper supply grows more strained.

"I'm really focused on this issue, because when we look around, we know how hard it is to develop new supply," the newly-appointed executive told the outlet. "You think about 800 million pounds of copper a year — that's the size of a big mine. That's meaningful. Our team is working very aggressively to get that done."

It's part of a broader scramble to boost inventory, as demand for the industrial metal has gained tremendously in recent years. Yet, while green policy and artificial intelligence infrastructure have boosted the need for copper, there isn't enough supply to meet this.

The shortage is made worse by the lackluster mining environment, with new and existing projects often stalled.

The supply-demand imbalance that's created has supercharged prices, with copper peaking over $11,000 a ton in May. Bullish analysts believe this is just a start, and forecast future highs as far up as $15,000 a ton .

"We've been seeing this coming," Quirk told CNBC in a separate interview. "So we've been focused on how are we going to grow our production and we're doing that now."

According to former CEO Richard Adkerson, the firm's bullish bet on copper started 20 years ago, though the original excitement centered on China's economic rise. Given the fresh momentum, markets are entering a "new era of copper demand," he said on CNBC.

To take advantage of that, Freeport has been forced to become more innovative, Quirk told Bloomberg. Currently, the new recovery process already is producing 200 million pounds more of copper a year, and should add another 200 million pounds in the next two years.

800 million pounds will be extracted over the next three to five years, the outlet said.

The focus on technology is a move away from the strategy other mining firms are using to boost production: mergers and acquisitions. Last month, BHP gave up on a $49 billion bid to take over Anglo American, which would mark the largest mining deal in over a decade.

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