EXPLORING ABANDONED MINES IN ARIZONA 2019

[@guysmith1826]

If you actually are able to pump the water out of the mine, you need to wait before going into the mine below the previous water level. That water has been pushing against the walls for 80 years, according to the video, after you remove that force, the mine could settle, or collapse. So once you pump the water out, you should keep the water out of the mine by continuing to pump when necessary, but not go in there for a while, perhaps a few months?

[@darrenmarchant1720]

I can help you get the water out. I have experience with pumps and plumbing from Alaska where I worked for the seafood processing plants. if your location is remote it would be advisable to use solar power to run the pumps. what kind of pump is needed will depend on how much water per hour must be pumped.

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

it will take a huge an expensive solar array to pump out a mine of this size especially with percolation like most wet Mines have and you'd need an excessive battery bank to run solar pumps at night, most Mines produce runoff aka Percolation 24/7 and some Mines went broke just pumping the water out. Flooding is one of the main reasons allot of Mines go bust.

[@DonalDocRavioli]

How about all the water? Can it be pumped and trucked out to local ranches?

[@brentpollock7292]

Hard hats, boots, O2 meter, who needs safety stuff when there is only 90 feet of rock over your heads?

[@mainlineprospector3813]

I HAVE EVERYTHING YOU MENTIONED EXCEPT FOR THE O2 METER THAT'S NEXT ON THE LIST. THANKS FOR THE COMMENT.

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

@@mainlineprospector3813 Poor Man's 02 Meter - Bic Lighter, Regular Flame = Good Air, Tall Thin Flame = Bad (LOW) Air "Leave Now", No Flame = No Air or Bad Lighter but just to be Safe run Safely to the Portal and if Lighter works at Portal then that Poor Man's 02 Meter aka The "Bic Lighter" just Saved your ass! The Old Timers Miners not only wore Carbide Lamps for Light they used them to Alert for Bad Air by watching the Lamps Flame.

[@jackkridler5714]

you could always use the water to your benefit.you could pump it into huge tanks IE holes dug into the ground.with cheap plastic liners.dont they use water in gold mining?there's a lot of uses for water out there.

[@pychohobo1832]

A well driller told me you need 1 hp per 100 foot. All I can say is use a trash pump to see what you got. Once you drained it. Re-evaluate your pump needs. I mean, it been 80 years to fill up to where it is. It may refill completely in 1 day, or it may take several years and a lot of rain. If you want help mucking it out let me know. I just want some paydirt along the way, and a place to put my camper while I help.

[@mainlineprospector3813]

YOU'RE RIGHT IT COULD FILL UP IN A DAY.

[@pychohobo1832]

@@mainlineprospector3813 ok what's it worth to you for me to fix your flooding problems? And I'm serious. Yes I can fix it. How many other mines in the area have the flooding problem? And of those mines, how many would be willing to anti up for the problem to be fixed?

[@stager33]

Deep water well pump for that depth looking at a three phase 5 hp or higher And depending on how fast you want to de water the mine and in flow from source of water More than one pump is needed Ps I would use HDPE type black tubing and not pvc Just my humble opinion. Good luck

[@explorewithdelton4443]

This man knows. I work in ore processing at a ADR gold plant and we use these pumps for everything

[@hello.n.goodnight]

I just went rock hunting today for quartz. Very fun. Looking to do more stones and gems and metals

[@gabebruce6224]

You should look into fire agate awesome

[@explorewithdelton4443]

With a smaller sump pump you could have this drained daily before use. At the small claims we have in Nevada we pump the water out every morning and it takes a couple hours.

[@Tom-cy5em]

Maybe gather some ore samples of the oxidized rocks and have them tested for minerals. Stay safe out there please get safety gear.

[@mainlineprospector3813]

THANKS FOR THE COMMENT! SAFETY IS DEFINITELY NOT MY FRIENDS STRONG SUIT.

[@Berkshireminingco]

You may be my neighbor. I just bought the Kentucky group mine. Silver. Lead mine. Near the. Black foot mine. Let me know. I'm from. Mass still trying toget out there to see

[@perryjohnson6286]

Nice mine, I love the flip flops. can you pump out the water? or is that creating a structure issue? if you don't find much material at least you can say you have a "Man cave" keep the clips coming.

[@mainlineprospector3813]

IT'S ROCKYS HIKING FLIP FLOPS SO THEY ARE SAFE. I BELIEVE I WILL BE ABLE TO PUMP THE WATER OUT WITH A DEEP WELL PUMP. AS FAR AS STRUCTURE ISSUES, THAT IS A VERY GOOD QUESTION. I'M NOT SURE IF THAT WOULD WEAKEN THE WALLS OR NOT. IT'S DEFINITELY A CONCERN I HAVE. IT MAKES ONE HELL OF A MAN CAVE THAT'S FOR SURE!!

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

Show rocky theres a video a guy sends a camera down a mine and it shows a rattlesnake that fell in next time he wants to wear flip flops..cool video thank you😀👍

[@michaeltarantino925]

Why are you wearing flip flops while exploring an abandoned mine?

[@mainlineprospector3813]

I'M NOT THE ONE WEARING THE FLIP FLOPS, IT'S ROCKY. I'VE TRIED TIME AND TIME AGAIN TO GET HIM TO WEAR SHOES, BUT WAIT TELL HE GETS A ROCK ON HIS TOE HE MIGHT START WEARING SHOES THEN.

[@compubyte2010]

@@mainlineprospector3813 really?? Thought it was your mine?? As an adult , try saying no one allowed in mine without proper equipment.. its called being a responsible adult !

[@sighhhhh386]

I own patented claims in Union Pass and Oatman districts. See Table III on page 72 in this PDF repository.azgs.az.gov/sites/default/files/dlio/files/2010/u14/Bull_131_Oatman_OCR_0.pdf it's the phases/characteristics of quartz deposits from that area. What district is your claim in?

[@jaspernichols1901]

Is it possible to message on you tube? I have a MSHA air monitor you can borrow

[@hello.n.goodnight]

Rent a Suction excavator. But one that runs water

[@CornishMineExplorer]

Does any of the nearby mines have flooding issues too?

[@mainlineprospector3813]

YES THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE AREA WITH WATER FLOODING THE MINES. THE STRANGE THING IS, I ALSO HAVE A MINE ON THE SAME 20 ACRE CLAIM THAT HAS A WINZ THAT DROPS A HUNDRED FEET OR SO AND IT IS COMPLETELY DRY.

[@CornishMineExplorer]

On the same elevation as this one? Interesting, must be different geology allowing it to drain I guess?

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

@@mainlineprospector3813 one is in a Shear Zone and the other is not

[@Nakira2000]

What ever happened to your claim? There is no other videos

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

It is not wise to Claim old Mine Sites as you are now responsible for all Reclamation Costs, especially should BLM or Forest Service decide that your Mine poses a Hazard or just because they want you gone. Before Pumping out the Water you will need several permits or face large fines and in some States even jail time, at minimum you need to contact your State's Department of Environmental Quality and get a Wastewater Discharge Permit, operating without one here in my state will get you a $50,000 Fine for the first offense. Take it from a retired Lode Miner that Underground Mining is a Thousand times more expensive than that of Placer Mining so do not Bank on an unproven Lode Venture and be sure to operate with a Valid Plan of Operation and Post a Reclamation Bond or be prepared to lose your ass and end up on food stamps or worse in Jail. There are alot of Uranium Mines in that District so I'd suggest you get a Geiger Counter ASAP and my best advice is to Never Work Alone! Not trying to scare you but Miner to Miner you deserve the Sound Advice. Good Luck Kid!

[@mainlineprospector3813]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT INFO.

[@Mike-01234]

There's a reason no new Lode gold mines in America almost all are existing operations all new are in 3rd world country's. I always wondered how an Un-patented lode mine can even operate don't you have to have all kinds of ventilation. I think the way to do it would be a Placer mine on Patented claim. I guess anyway you slice it legally is't really expensive probably no way for a few guys to mine like back even in the 60's.

[@abytc2023]

@@Mike-01234 Were these lode mines such as this being mined back in the 1960's by just a few guys?!

[@abytc2023]

My friend Sam Eakin from Kingman, AZ is a miner for uranium. The way to find it is to fly an airplane w/a camera on each wingtip & take pics. Then view the pics set on a table thru glasses on stands & cross your eyes. This makes the pics 3D. Then u look for the collapsed old bubbles & around the edges is the uranium.

[@painedinks]

At the 2:00 mark I saw some riches half way down that shaft that no amount of money could ever buy!! Oh wait that's just Kat!😉 Dam shes cute as h...! Your a lucky man!

[@mainlineprospector3813]

YES, RICH ORE THERE! MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT HER CHANNEL EXPLORING WITH SCAREDY CAT. THANKS FOR THE COMMENT.

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

@@mainlineprospector3813 I thought she looked familiar

[@colinpeddie1826]

Looks awesome 👍!

[@paulas7577]

How do u get a map of abandoned mines in az

[@compubyte2010]

Sorry, I gave u a thumbs down , as you are giving a bad name to miners .. and anyone who explore these old mines.. they are closing them off mainly because of folks doing what you just did.. Going into mines unproperly prepared. Which is how folks get injured or killed. Amd need to be rescued! No hardhat ( which u even acknowledged) and the other wore just flip flops.. ?? Scorpions, snakes etc .. Being properly prepared and dressed is key to safety!!! And t those are. Not the habits you should be showing and teaching folks!! Other than all the safety issues, i think its cool you got a lode mines, Will be cooler if we don't have to read about someone's death in it!! Be smart , be safe !! Have fun and enjoy!!

[@suzy_the_cockatoo]

Basement sump pump

[@leehilton9932]

For a short lift it would work but don't think it could pump the whole 600 ft. I could be wrong but i dont see it having enough lift

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

not enough lift or gpm

[@ronniecardy]

This might be interesting

[@mainlineprospector3813]

IT'S GOING TO BE INTERESTING, I CAN PROMISE YOU THAT.