Anyox and Phoenix, two of the biggest and most awesome abandoned mines we have ever explored!

This is the story of Anyox and Phoenix, two of the largest Copper mines in the world. They were abandoned 100 years ago. Today they lay in ruins totally deserted except for their graveyards. We explore the miles of underground workings that remain to this day. This film was produced with the help of Telus Storyhive that provided a $ 60,000 grant. The film has been shown in film festivals around the world.
We've explored hundreds of abandoned mines in Canada the United States and Mexico, going places nobody else would dare to go! A New video is produced every Friday, check us out here:
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We do this for two main reasons:
1) Documenting the mines for future generations.
2) Collecting artifacts for our museum.
Mines are being filled in, demolished, and/or collapsing at an alarming rate, so it is crucial to document them and save these artifacts while it is still possible.
Join us for our weekly adventures as we go deep underground into historic abandoned hard rock Gold, Silver and Copper mines. We relive the Prospecting, Gold Rush days, going back in history with every expedition. Visiting abandoned and forgotten places, climbing down mine shafts into dangerous mines, finding treasures, seeing antique heavy equipment such as ore carts, crushers, milling machines, ball mills, explosives and other mining equipment.
This isn't Minecraft but the real deal!
Come visit our Exploring Abandoned Mines Museum in Grand Forks, B.C. Canada.The museum is open to the public, free of charge, donations gratefully accepted. We have a huge assortment of mining artifacts accumulated from abandoned mines, donations, and other collections. We also have operating mining equipment on display.
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[@MattyEngland]

Haven't watched TV for months now, but no need when we have high quality content like this on KZbin.

[@tindoortailgator]

Thank You, Frank for Documenting History - That Would Be Lost if Not Recorded and Past On... Stay Safe, God Bless...

[@rubusroo68]

Imagine what Anyox would be like if it wasn't blown up by them! There's already miles of tunnels but it must've been truly massive before that. Anyox always fascinated me since your 1st visit, practically untouched since they left it. Real shame the town burnt down.

[@SueGirling68]

Absolutely awesome, when you consider just how much work went into making this, it really does give a great snapshot as to just how dangerous abandoned mines are but it also shows all of the cool history behind how these mines came into being in the first place and their individual histories. Thank you Frank it was amazing to watch. x❤x

[@blondemommyvomit]

European ingenuity is unrivaled.

[@stevehill1342]

This is one of the most interesting shows .....anywhere!!!! Thank you Frank & Team

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Steve!

[@williamwintemberg]

This is so well done! Bravo Frank! This is you! People will watch your videos for a thousand years and beyond! As you said, these mines will close up and all humanity will have are videos like these.

[@scottbaker4314]

I have been mining coal underground since 2007,I found out about your channel in 2015 and have watched every video including Anyox several times. My favorite by far! I have realized that 2014 was a long time ago and we're both going to spend the rest of our lives underground doing what we love. Thanks for a look back can't wait for the next 5+ years with ya Frank

[@exploringabandonedmines]

If I last that long!

[@naui_diver9290]

This is the best channel on KZbin by farrr!

[@gravityzero2179]

Wow! You really stepped up the video and editing quality on this one. Thanks for uploading weekly! Great documentation and content and it’s only getting better and better

[@dewickt]

This defines you, what you do, and why you do it. Very good trailer !!

[@jimmime]

Thanks, Frank, keep doing what you love to do! So, your back in the green, and wet again. Those dry mines were nice, but you find more up north, or so it seems.

[@bermudezhg]

One of your Best videos, and I've watched All !!

[@colingoad8210]

This was even better than the professional documentary! And you get to keep the part about drinking the beer to lighten the load!😂 Fantastic job, Frank!

[@josephgrant9137]

Amazing. Thanks Der Guy.

[@DjJDtech]

Great stuff Frank, keep it up!

[@edwardmckenzie3402]

Frank is the man! Love the videos!

[@ststrength5044]

Back in '93 I was on a team rugby tour to Wales . One of the touristy destinations was Big Pit Mine in Blaenavon. It was an unreal experience. The whole team way down underground walking around with an old retired coal miner giving us a tour and telling stories. Memory for a lifetime. Great channel. Thank you!

[@jamesj3325]

Just AWESOME Frank!

[@Bushguyrocks]

This is a gooder! Well done Frank.

[@MineExplorerUK]

WHAT A VIDEO!...this was awesome.

[@TA-xj5we]

Another awesom vid Frank!!!! ☠⛏😄🐿💨

[@TheExpertNoob]

Absolutely amazing, I’m just stunned at this great video

[@danielleleonard7779]

My great great great grandparents lived in Phoenix Arizona before they passed but I remember going to visit and my grandpa telling us countless stories of the mining towns that littered the state but now there's no trace really and me being the explorer at heart he made it a point to tell me that mines abandoned or not is no place for a lady like me. I miss his stories. Thanks for your hard work and taking thousands of people with you on your adventures

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The area certainly has a rich history! However this vide is in Canada. There is a Phoenix there as well!

[@danielleleonard7779]

@@exploringabandonedmines lol my bad I missunderstood what you said

[@simonwalters6733]

What a bloody crackin video Frank, that was fantastically put together, you deserve your own tv series, keep up the good work and keep safe 👊👍

[@hightower9945]

Nice job recording history brother. It's been a fun adventure watching all of your videos. Keep up the good work. Stay safe!

[@j.muckafignotti4226]

Frank, my dad was a mining engineer educated at the Montana School of Mines in Butte Montana. For that, I grew up all over the world as his jobs took him to some pretty exotic locales. To me, Peru is still where all of my fondest memories are, not only of my parents, but of the things I saw and did. Dad used to take me exploring some of the ancient Inca mines in the high Andes of central Peru, fascinating is an understatement. Some of the things I saw and did with my dad stay with me today many years after the events. I would be most interesting to have a conversation with you. Regards, Scott B

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Give me a call sometime 250-444-0183

[@shaunlaverick5793]

Fantastic Frank thanks for posting it as I now get a chance of watching the documentary and it was excellent just finished watching and enjoyed it alot

[@clairesutherland4868]

That place is just awesome.

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

You put everything into what you do, love the challenges you go through, I wouldn't do it, way to scary.

[@paigelee6321]

Always enjoy your explores and amazing history you tell a awesome story love the information ❤️😊✌🏻💙

[@truthlover2319]

Really Cool & Very Well Done !

[@steveclark4291]

You have an awesome channel ! I use to explore caves here in Kansas in my younger years ! I'll be 65 in May ! Thank you for all the hard and dangerous work that you do ! Please stay safe out there !

[@Buck1954]

Anyox was the best explore you have done, although, you have done some great mines.

[@quintonloving3877]

You guys are nuts! I love it 👍🏽

[@dr.sandyroberts3985]

One of the best I've seen on KZbin .. love what you're doing . Amazing Job.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you so much 😀

[@louieroach9091]

Keep up the good work frank!

[@berendmansens8828]

Thanks Frank nice video have a nice weekend

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

Well Done Frank !

[@DaleDuffy]

Excellent documentary and photography, fantastic video, Frank...!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tomelder2230]

Thank You

[@elkwood8]

I just want to say thank you for risking your life, so we can get a glimpse into the past . I wish safe travels to you!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are risking your life driving to work every day!

[@elkwood8]

@@exploringabandonedmines Yea! But I don't worry about an overpass collapsing on me. Ha!

[@canastasiou68]

Really enjoyed that Frank,its as good as anything on TV at the moment. Cheers

[@Stevesbe]

Amazing as always frank👍

[@barbararobinson7980]

The documentary is brilliant, so interesting and put together beautifully. I watched it a couple of times when it was first released because it’s so fascinating. Frank documents the history and tells the story so well. I haven’t revisited it in a while as there are so many of Frank’s exciting escapades to watch and of course always something new every week. I absolutely loved watching this again. I like the story of how Frank’s interest began and progressed. The amazing history of the towns and the mines, with photographs from the period. The beautiful scenic landscape shots, as well as all the amazing artefacts, machinery, miners art and awesome rock formations and colours. The documentary brought everything together and really portrays Frank and what he does. 🤩 🤩

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Barbara. I actually released it by mistake. I used the KZbin editor to edit it and it published it again!

[@barbararobinson7980]

@@exploringabandonedmines Thanks Frank. I thought it a good opportunity for new subscribers to get an insight into what you do, and I really enjoyed watching it ❤

[@maguilla]

Amazing, thank you for the experience to seeing inside the mine’s

[@misterangel8486]

Frank, it's a amazing and mind blowing amount of effort you put in your videos. That's what we like and appreciate. Keep up the good work👌👍 Stay safe, have fun and thank you for the hours and hours of enjoyment and info I got out of your videos. ❤️

[@martinjones7631]

mate you make this video look like one of my nightmares you have some guts but if you don't do it we cannot see it and those people who put the thumbs down shame on you for these mens hard work and bravery

[@kimbra1132]

Neat pics of the mine towns that are no longer there.

[@rickyb6015]

I enjoyed that great video Frank

[@TheAnonigirl]

Fantastic video frank! It was very interesting. I could listen to you talk about mines all day.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks...there are hundreds of videos in my playlist!

[@mikeygunz9763]

Awesome from phx arizona. Love your channel

[@stephenj.mst3kfan836]

That is an Awesome documentary! I'm so damn happy for ya. I've been a subscriber since 2016. Good on ya, Frank! I hope all the best for ya. 👍😃

[@RCAVDH]

This is amazing, thank you so much for sharing!

[@jacobcummins2329]

Great video Frank keep up the good work bud

[@gingerbread6614]

Fantastic video. Thank you

[@doctordeath.5716]

I really enjoyed this brother, i see there is alot of history of this mine like you have said.

[@jeffd6540]

Hi there, Great info on this one. Nice to learn about those places.

[@thenorm8489]

well done frank..well spoken

[@Mike-xt2ot]

I find myself living through you brother. I am a novice mine explorer here where I live near Tuscon arizona. My physical abilities are slow due to medical issues but I won't let that stop me from living until the good Lord calls me home. Thank you for your tiresome work making and producing these amazing videos. I admire your work ethic. God bless you my friend.

[@victorslowik3786]

Only a crazy biker/pilot enjoying the mines of the past. Enjoy it myself eh! Keep up the hard work frank.

[@Peter_S_]

Hell YEAH!!!!! Excellent job!!!!

[@Dirtypepants]

Thanks for doing what you do i look forward to your videos.

[@pegnas]

Damn! I love this, outstanding !

[@bigsmoke8305]

Amazing work man.

[@OOO_Adventures]

Outstanding! 👌

[@PBRJOHN684]

Grate stuff Frank. Can't wait to see it over here in the UK, Not much to document here in South Wales as when a mine was closed the shafts were caped off towards the top and most of the land was reused or they would demolish the buildings and turn it into parkland. There are a few mining museums but only one where you can go on a proper underground tour. keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@upnorthoutdoors1229]

It would be something to see somebody set up a place like anyox for mine tours. Stay for a few days and explore

[@ewindfeld9735]

Wow the sound of that rock falling at the end of the video was chilling, your an inspiration Frank, I would enjoy having a few Beers with you. Going to take my Summer Holidays to the Mines. My sister has a House about 5 K's form the Planet Mine near Merrit. Cool Documentary, thanks for the Videos.

[@a1xlntautoglass]

Awesome documentary. As always looking forward to the next. You should get together with Burns and make a big documentary about mines and the impact that they had in the building of this great country.

[@mick00000000002]

Wow need go back there. One part at a time. Would appreciate it

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I was in Anyox 3 times.

[@robertbilbey1200]

Love this video!

[@paulharris5541]

Oh yeah! Best video so far 👍👍👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you think so!

[@coldwaterjimmy7044]

Nice ... Well done ... I enjoyed this video

[@kevinseddon6860]

Excellent!

[@gloriaa5060]

Thumbs up to this video!!!!

[@johnwestermark5649]

Cool! Thanks!

[@kamandalu]

hi frank,following/subscribed your channel for a few years and you are a hell of a good explorer,you went into area's were noboby would go,but you are living also in an area that many people like i would live in i guess living so close against nature it's a gift...enjoyed it because many people don't have the opportuntity like you,belgian greetings ;)

[@Kayleta]

Been subbed for quite some time now. Love your videos, always get excited when I see you post a new video, keep it up Frank!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Frank nicely said!!!; )

[@mikedeharte6116]

Awesome video

[@glenharrison123]

I lived in Vancouver for many years and got very interesting in BC mining history so I really appreciate what you're doing Frank,nice work. Most of what you're showing is hidden from almost everyone so it's cool to see things that we otherwise wouldn't. In the South Island of New Zealand most of the mine shafts are flooded so these areas are mostly inaccessible but still interesting. Cheers Frank,I hope to see many more vids from you, the collaboration with Gly was fun too.

[@arel77]

Great video . Shout out from prince George Bc.

[@RRaucina]

Great work! From the Whitlock gold mining district in Mariposa county, California. Living at the site of the states first quartz overshot water mill, 1849. Originally drove 6 arrastra's.

[@johnperry5102]

this was an excellent video very interesting brilliant we loved it also very educational great job

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you 🤗

[@johnharrop5530]

I live in Australia when I was 19 we went to hill end an old gold mining area when we got there in the middle of the night and got straight into the mines we we're that keen ,we figured other it's black outside so we my as well go down the mines and use our torch power in them ,thanks for sharing your passion with us Frank

[@scottcol23]

Hello From New Orleans Louisiana! I cant stop till I'm all caught up on EVERY video. No mines here as we're below sea level. Came here from Gly's channel!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Welcome... It will take a while to watch 252 videos!

[@Btvstudio]

awesome

[@kevind3185]

Need to come to Michigan's Upper Peninsula lots of Abandoned copper and Iron mine's. The largest copper nugget ever found came from Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Nice Video Great work

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ericlakota6512]

Love the histor you tell on the mines i wish i could come out with u i should save up and id love to tag along with u .masachusets we have quarrys i love exploring them and get so into history of every thing i find and explor exploring a compleat abandond town is amazing i love the ones wher it apears they whent home im

[@leslieholman3121]

Very interesting and I couldn't agree more with you about the 2 sides too the story. It's definitely sad to see those towns and their history dissapear so quickly but it's very amazing how fast mother nature can fix our messes . I also loved your closing statement about your idea of a vacation. My idea of vacation is working in the woods or making small square bale hay with my 1950s and 60s farm machinery

[@stevetabor4447]

Awesome story just amazing history you really do a great job in representing the history of the mines etc think it’s so cool your keeping the stories an history alive for the next generations to look back on you sir are the keeper of the mines in my opinion 👍 thanks frank as always be safe

[@oripimmartins1]

Seu canal é muito legal,é impressionante a profundidade em que vocês circulam e cada buraco explorado é uma emoção maior ainda de ver tudo que foi deixado para trás ao longo do tempo em que o pessoal trabalhava.

[@anthonypautin]

I really like the camera work and editing!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you very much!

[@StarFlower99654]

We have a guy and group here in Alaska doing that same thing of documenting old mine sites.

[@dans6127]

15:20 Wow bet that was a little scary, flooding the exit. Not something you would really think about in the process of being excited exploring. Bet you think about that now anytime you run into that situation in the future. Stay safe down there

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Not a fun place to go for a swim!

[@dans6127]

@@exploringabandonedmines As long as the head can stay above water, that was my first horrific thought. The idea of that creeps me out.

[@Bushguyrocks]

My only complaint is that it is taking FOREVER to go back and watch all your old videos. My gosh you have a lot of them. All very good, but also time consuming. Its like eating an elephant. One bite at a time. Keep up the good work!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you like them!

[@outdoorsocialist8774]

Excellent 👌👌 your a lucky man Frank 😂

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes I am!