Discover the fascinating history of the Bisbee mines in Arizona, one of the richest in the world. Discovered in 1877, these mines produced billions of dollars worth of copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc over the years. Follow along as we explore the underground workings and see historical drills, stopes, trams, and other equipment used to extract copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc from the earth. Learn about the mining methods used in the past and see how the ore was transported to the surface. Join us on this unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the most famous mines in the world. The mines played a significant role in the settlement of the American West, and now you can take a tour of some of the underground workings to experience the history firsthand. Join us on this journey through time as we explore the legacy of the Bisbee mines and the impact they had on the region. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/MBMMLLC Hats, Shirts, & Merch: https://my-store-c2b497.creator-spring.com/ AFFILIATE LINKS What's an affiliate link? If you use our link to buy something, MBMM gets a small percentage of the money you spend. This DOES NOT mean you will spend more money using our link, you will spend the SAME AMOUNT of money while also supporting a small business and channel. Filming Equipment: Samsung Galaxy 22 Ultra: https://amzn.to/3ol4nuM Long tripod: https://amzn.to/3WpKWgW Short tripod: https://amzn.to/3IVYdZl Complete Smelting Kits: Complete smelting furnace kit: https://amzn.to/3WdvHHS Cupelling furnace: https://amzn.to/42ZOWXV Fluxes: Chapman’s flux: https://amzn.to/3Of4JO0 Anhydrous borax: 1lb https://amzn.to/3M6EhUh 5lbs https://amzn.to/3pLRx9i Silica sand: https://amzn.to/3Mv0TiG Soda ash: 1lb https://amzn.to/41Ctg2N 5lbs https://amzn.to/3BtrhDg 50lbs https://amzn.to/3oaI6Qf Lye: https://amzn.to/3Mx8OvD Litharge: https://amzn.to/3OhtHwi Lead: https://amzn.to/3MARq9t Bismuth: https://amzn.to/45uuSPk Smelting Supplies: Crucibles: #4 https://amzn.to/3M92QQk 10# https://amzn.to/42XIsIY fire clay https://amzn.to/42K3laN Cupel: https://amzn.to/437F8L6 Electric furnace: https://amzn.to/430C6cd Tongs: https://amzn.to/3BB2dKp Heat safe gloves: https://amzn.to/41MxMeQ Gold pans: https://amzn.to/3pRIzra Gold screens: https://amzn.to/3pTjo7j Scales: 0.01 https://amzn.to/3BB2FZ7 0.001 https://amzn.to/438NrXh Magnets: https://amzn.to/42MFLde Pan for roasting sulfides: https://amzn.to/3pNGQTN Respirator: https://amzn.to/3IqbclD Microscope for phone: https://amzn.to/3OsAdQM Furnace Building Supplies: Kaowool: 2” x 12.5’: https://amzn.to/3BB9IRO 1” x 25” https://amzn.to/3Wd7ktO Water glass (sealant): https://amzn.to/45desuv Fire bricks: https://amzn.to/3Ogx86v Shop vac: https://amzn.to/434rOXV Propane: https://amzn.to/3pTj60d Propane regulator and burner: https://amzn.to/3pG4p0w Refractory cement: https://amzn.to/3Ok75ex Underground Mining Equipment: Hard hat with light clip: https://amzn.to/3Iss7nL Head lamp for hard hat: https://amzn.to/433G5US Hammer drill: https://amzn.to/3ofHFUM Hammer drill bits: https://amzn.to/3MjLf8A Safety glasses: https://amzn.to/439w8Fo Gloves: https://amzn.to/45ceXoF Feather and wedge set: https://amzn.to/3Om1kNz Respirator: https://amzn.to/3IqbclD Keywords: Bisbee, Arizona, mining history, abandoned mines, underground workings, copper, gold, silver, lead, zinc, settlement of the West Tags: #Bisbee #Arizona #mininghistory #abandonedmines #undergroundworkings #copper #gold #silver #lead #zinc #settlementoftheWest For more info please email or call: Email: info@MBMMLLC.com Phone: 360-595-4445 Website: http://www.mbmmllc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MBMMLLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbmmllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MBMMLLC 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Going Underground 07:20 Stope Mining 14:30 Timbers & Square Sets 21:55 Loading Ore Cars 32:12 Drills & Drilling 36:40 Drilling Patterns & Blasting 43:18 Mucking The Ore 53:33 Open Pit

• published: 28 Jan 2023
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