Huge Abandoned Mine and Mill Site: Cool Underground Explore, Flotation Mill Ruins, Ore Car⛏️💰

[@ORYNDA1]

Just a little cold hard cash to say Thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Rik! You are very generous and, of course, awesome. 💰💰❤️

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[@ORYNDA1]

Testing 1 2, 3. Testing 1, 2, 3.... this thing keeps swallowing my comments. anyway have a great day.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@ORYNDA1 that comment worked, Rik. Hope you have a great day as well! 👍😁

[@rickdale4921]

Another Awsome adventure with my two favorite explorer's, and my favorite channel 😊 Never a boaring moment ❤️ Looking forward to your next episode 😊 Happy Easter!!!!

[@Smokintothemoon58]

My Husband & I really enjoy your videos. We are Fans! John & Cathy

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's great. We're glad that you both are enjoying our videos. Thanks for watching and commenting, Cathy!👍😊

[@tonynorris6157]

Thank you! Julie for letting us fans see your face. You are gorgeous. Keep rocking!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Julie thanks you, Tony. You even made her blush a little bit when I read her your comment. 👍😊

[@General_Confusion]

I love your rather casual definition of what constitutes a road, it's basically anywhere that hasn't got a tree growing in the way.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, no trees, just rocks. This road looks so tame from a distance. It's a bumpy ride. Thanks for the comment!👌😎

[@markmunro8753]

Thank you Tom and Julie. Some one sunk a lot of money in to that mine. I wonder what the return was like. I am always nervous about cyanide when exploring mines and black smith shops.😊😊😊

[@grumpy5724]

The first ladder, I thought, surely he ain't going to pass it up, nope, up he goes. Tom never, ever passes up a ladder. I love you guys.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, not too much for ladders here. I don't usually pass them up. Thanks for watching and for the love!👍😊❤️

[@jdean1851]

Drive Up "FUN" - GREAT EXPLORE!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, this was another fun one. That road is pretty rough getting to the mine. Thanks for watching!👍😎

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Thanks, T&J! Yeah, with all the rain it should be a good bloom. Stay safe! 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Ralph. The flowers are starting to pop. Thanks for watching!👌😎

[@jerryrichter4904]

Nailed it, another great find thank you Tom you too Julie

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You bet, Jerry. Thanks for watching!👍😎

[@georgesmith8113]

Very fun explore in a beautiful area with lots of goodies. Great video. Thanks you two! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting, George!!👍👍👊😁😎

[@Askjeffwilliams]

that piece of equipment in the road is a classifier for the mill ...looks like cyanide agitation tank...check under the ore bine for Gold ore ...that's no chuckwalla ...that Godzilla .... we would say most mine fires are cause by knuckleheads that have not been raised right ...or dropped on their heads a few times hahhaha.... wow JC Penny .... didn't they sale clothes at one time hahaha ...really cool hand pump ... another fun explore ....be safe out there you two and like always .....we smashed that like button ....smashed it HARD !!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

While I thought this was a gold mine, I found out later it's a silver/lead mine on a galena deposit. The mill was built in the late 40's and is a flotation mill that pumps air into the bottom of the tank of slurry containing the ore and other things.The bubbles bring up the goods somehow. I agree that most fires are arson, but not all. When running equipment underground there are a lot of dangers with fuel, electricity and friction. The Ruth Mine is a good example. A fire started accidently in the hoist room in the 1950's and spread through part of the haulage level and down the huge winze shaft. We liked that hand pump, too. Thanks for the comment, Jeff!👍😎

[@lloydbaker6988]

Thanks ,Tom and Julie. Awesome underground explore today .👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Lloyd. Glad that you enjoyed it!👌😎

[@gunterwolfgangweighold1457]

Danke fur das Hochladen sehr intresant

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Gunter! Glad that you found it interesting.👍😁

[@vs123]

Very nice sharing

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you!👌😎

[@highdesertbill]

Very cool explore you 2. I appreciate you taking me along. You 2 are the best!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for coming along, Bill. We appreciate the comment!👌😎

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Tom Hello Julie The First mashine is for transporting the the milled ore in water Back up to the Ballmill to mill it Down again. The second mashine looks like a bowlclassifyer . In the middle of the mashine is a in German called Krehlwerk a in the middle is a big in German called Rührwerk

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Frank. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the milling equipment. We appreciate it!👍😎

[@markattardo]

Wow, quite a mining complex! Thanks for the tour👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mark, Yes, there's a lot going on here. Thanks for watching!👍😎

[@jimmime]

Thank you, Tom & Julie! That truck at the end I believe was an old Jeep from the '50s. Great explore!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, James. I couldn't tell what that last vehicle was. All I could see for sure was that it had a straight axel in the front. Thanks for your input!👌😎

[@dzlfreek]

I took the family out there during the lockdowns. We had a wonderful day but didn’t get to the upper workings

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you've been out here. It's a big site. We went through the other lower adits, which are actually the Carbonate Mine, and saw the old car. That will probably be a separate video. Thanks for watching and commenting!👌😎

[@charleshess678]

Another good video your the only mine videos I watch thanks Tom and Julie

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Charles. We appreciate you watching our videos!👍😎

[@chuckh630]

Another great explore. Thanks for sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Chuck. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😎

[@treasurehunter7771]

Thanks Tom and Julie for another great mine explore!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You are welcome, and thanks for watching!👍😎

[@tonygaetani1892]

Always a great video. Keep it up.👍🇺🇸

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Tony! Glad you liked it. 👍😎

[@Justme85857]

Nice to see the "Dynamic Duo" in action again

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, glad that you think of us that way, Paul. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@keithrimmer3]

Nice one guys, Have a great easter weekend, and take care out there

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Keith. Happy Easter to you!👍😊

[@roperdon5939]

Very extensive site that had a lot to explore and see. I know you guys must have been exhausted after the ride in and out from this mine site. The climb alone would have been more than most explorers could do. Thanks again for your hard work you guys put in to brings us alone. Be safe!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, this is a large site that is spread out over the mountainside. We do get tired after exploring a place like this. The rough roads don't make it any easier. Thanks for watching and for the nice comment, Don!👍😊

[@MrBillzebud]

Thank you for another great explore !!!❤❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment, Bill!👌😎

[@williamwatson9166]

Thank you, enjoyed it as usual. Keep up the great work.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, William. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😁

[@jimForgottenHinterland]

The Queen of Sheba is an interesting mine I have visited many times. I was hoping that you would get into the older Carbonate workings 1500 feet to the north. The adit is right off the road that continues to the north, no waste rock pile or anything to indicate it is there. Those workings, which are smaller, in my opinion, are much more interesting geologically and mineralogically speaking. The adit goes straight into the hill and comes to a junction that was stoped. There is a small winze and the back was stoped up. At this junction, there is a rather nice vein of Galena in the back. It really sparkles! If it was not a patented claim and in the NP, I would have gathered some nice samples. There were even small crystals on the floor. I do hope that you got into those workings. From the data I have, the mine was last worked in the '70s. It was incorporated into the Roy Group in 1976. When I first went there many years ago, you could drive a two-wheel drive sedan up that road. A lot has changed since then. I was last there four years ago. Even then, a high clearance vehicle would have had no trouble. Thanks for the video! I always enjoy them. Two days ago, I was at the Umberci Mine. In 45 years of off roading, I got my first off road flat tire there. Been lucky. Also, always check the bat bars.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jim, thanks for the comment. We did explore the Carnonate Mine while we were at Sheba. They are interesting workings, although to include them with the Sheba video would have made it rather long. If you make a KZbin video too long, it will tend to scare many people away. We didn't get up to what looked like open cuts above the two lower adits near the road. We ran out of time and energy. We will make a video of our visit to the Carbonate at some point. We haven't been to the Umberci Mine. Is that in California or Nevada? I believe there is a mine by that name in both states. We have not had a flat tire either. Thanks again for the comment!👍😎

[@jimForgottenHinterland]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring The Umberci mine is northwest of the Coliseum mine in the Clark Mountain area, and just north of the Ivanpah Solar electric station. The Powerline road leads to the access road, which is rather washed out and is easy to get off of because of the braided wash. The adits and shafts are bat barred. The lower adit, with the wood door frame, check the third bat bar. That access road is where I think I got that flat. My 23 year-old plug kit and plugs fixed the puncture! First time I had ever used it. Same with my Viair pump. Glad they were in my Possibles bag. I never leave home without it! I think I am going to get new plugs. Tomorrow, I am heading out to the Dawson Mine camp south of Cima. Cima road from the 15 to Cima is closed, so I will have to come in from Kelso, I hope. The main shaft is plugged and the secondary shaft is flooded about 60 feet down. Still an interesting area. I then might poke my nose around some of the mines east of Kessler Peak area via the Morning Star mine road. Will have to see how the time and energy goes. In my 60s, I ain't as spritely as I once was. Glad you got into the Carbonate workings. Since you are in the general neck of the woods, east of Darwin (over the mountains and back down into the valley to the east of town) , off of the Darwin wash road to the south, are several interesting areas to explore. The road out of Darwin is N. Main St. There is a road off to the south that will take you into a couple of the canyons. The last time I was there about three years ago, they were a bit rough. Definitely worth the effort. I am not sure about current ownership, but it all used to be The Anaconda Co. Property. The big mine in Darwin is currently owned with a caretaker. I read that the owner wants to re-open it.

[@robertkluck6913]

I saw an online advertisement for the mine in Darwin hiring. Must be close to reopening it. I’m curious if the patented mine you mentioned is still privately owned. Usually when a national park is created they try to buy out the patented properties or seize them by other means to eliminate private property in the parks

[@butchdoane3419]

Awesome guys. Love the way you don't just rush through and take the time to actually show what you're seeing. Thanks.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's great, Butch. Glad that you are enjoying the videos. We try to show what we are seeing even if I don't always know what everything is. Thanks for the comment!👍😎

[@davefredericks6133]

Great old tire pump TY for leaving it for others to see...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It was fun to see that old hand pump. It looked pretty happy there, so why take it. Thanks for the comment, Dave!👍😎

[@shantyshitter3163]

Fantastic explore and so many beautiful things to be seen. Thank you for taking me along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for commenting!👌😎

[@AZRob56]

Tom & Julie, Another nice explore covering the old Queen of Sheba mine. Very nice camera work and narrative. Navigating across these badly washed out and wide alluvial fans can be kidney killers and will shake your fillings loose! Tough on tires and shocks too. Thanks for sharing the trip.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Oh yeah, that road is a kidney bucking good time. Thanks for the nice comment, Rob!👌😎

[@AZRob56]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Prego.

[@jeffreybunch3959]

This was a nice mine and a lot of cool artifacts.⛏️👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, definitely some cool stuff around the site. Thanks for the comment, Jeff!👍😎

[@bigmoney3405]

Very wired geology, looks so crumbly and unstable, as they say--looks are deceiving, and those old miners had so much knowledge and fortitude. Thanks for this adventure Julie and Tom!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, sometimes the rock that the mine workings go through looks very unstable when it really isn't. Other times, it's just the opposite. The old time miners were tough as nails and knew what they were looking for. Thanks for the comment, Robert!👌😎

[@TheShornak]

Hello Julie and Tom. Yeah looks like they were just going off in different directions to see if they can find something. Looks like there must have been more works higher maybe, I don't know looks like you were almost at the top though. That air pump with the wooden handle was amazing. What a relic from the past. I have used a pump like that to fill a bicycle tire. I couldn't imagine having to fill a car tire with it. But if that's all you have. Pretty cool. In any case, great video. Nice to see you two. Take care.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello, Stephen. This particular ore is not really in a noticeable vein. This mine was a big producer of silver and lead. More information about that in the description. That old hand pump was so cool to see. I wonder how many tires it has pumped up. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!👍😎

[@jimmystockdale7555]

I really enjoyed this site very much. All the old equipment lying around, and a ladder for you to climb. That old hand pump you found was definitely the high light for me. Until next time y'all take care and be safe and God bless.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the site, Jimmy. Lots of stuff to see. That hand pump was so fun to see. Thanks for the comment and blessing!👍🙏😊

[@danparker1976]

thanks for the video..very good views in death valley.im a viewer from NC

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dan from NC. Yes, the views in Seath Valkey can be very impressive. We are lucky to be able to see such sights. Thanks for commenting!👍😎

[@Paul-ow6of]

Another good one you guys. Thanks so much.❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Paul. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@RobinStabile]

I really love your Channel, I really appreciate gold and silver miners! I'm sure you feel a whole range a feelings regarding what these men and possibly women went through! Julie you are very courageous to lead the way

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the nice comment, Robin. We both have huge respect for the hard work that the miners did at these old mines. I can only try to imagine the hardships that they endured. Julie is a very good mine explorer, and she thanks you for the mention. 👍😊

[@robertharold2503]

Great job as always! Definitely look forward to another mine exploration with you two👍🏻

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We have some good explores coming up. Thanks for the nice comment, Robert!👍😎

[@johndemeen5575]

Bats starting fires, how dare they. Just wondering if you ever heard of Mott the Hopple? My favorite band. Snow is receding. Birds have made there way back. A million thanks. St.Paul,Minnesota

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Of course I've heard of Mott the Hoople. Ian Hunter and the boys singing All The Young Dudes. Happy for you that spring is on the way in St. Paul. Now you can go right into road construction season. Thanks for the comment, John!👍😎

[@davidsellars646]

Thanks for the neat video. Lot of interesting stuff.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, David. Lots of fun stuff on this old mine site. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@downloadjunkyadventures]

Once again great content. Love that mountain view. Question when YOU AND Julie go on your adventures is it a Short hope to the mountains or a long drive. Thanks again for the videos. Cheers from Blissfield New Brunswick Canada...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It all depends on where we are going. We are on the road for about seven months each winter and move around to a new area every month or two. The farthest we travel each day is about 70 miles one way. Usually, it's much shorter than that. Today, we are only going about 5 miles for a mine explore. Thanks for the comment!👌😎

[@madeinyorkshire52]

Another great explore - very puzzling why, when it looks such a substantial mine site, that there is very little evidence of any rich vein of worthwhile material - such as quartz 🤔 …maybe I should watch it all again; perhaps I missed something! 🚢🇬🇧🚂⛏

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi David. Some mine workings follow narrow mineral veins that were deposited when hot mineral laden water pushed up through a fissure, or crack in the Earth's surface. Other mining operations remove an ore body that is not a narrow band deposited the way I described. There are two main ore bodies that have been identified at this mine. One is roughly 230' long by 100' wide and 20' thick. So, you don't see a well-defined "vein" here. It can also depend on the type of ore present. I think this was mainly galena. I'm not a geologist but I hope that answered your question. Thanks for commenting!

[@madeinyorkshire52]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring thanks so much for the explanation. 👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome!

[@richardbeee]

Thanks for sharing. Just incredible what that desert holds.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Richard. You never know what you're going to find at the end of these roads. Thanks for watching!👌😎

[@williamwintemberg]

Seems kind of strange at the end as it looked as if they took a dozer of sorts and flattened the site. Mysterious! Thanks Tom and Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That could be. They didn’t flatten the road.😁 Thanks, William!

[@tonyidle7813]

when I didn't see a video post from you last week I was thinking the worst like maybe you got trapped in a mine , that was until I found your post on your community section about only posting videos every two weeks now . even thou I am happy your o.k. , I am sad that we only get to see you every other week now. I know that all good things eventually come to a end or at least slow down I will continue to follow your adventures and support your channel , even thou every other Friday just wont be the same. thank-you as always for a fun video.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's a little sad for us to only be putting out a video every other week. The weather, injuries, and other things beyond our control make this change necessary. Thank you for continuing to support our channel, Tony. We really do appreciate it!👍😊

[@gmcnelly2468]

spectacular views of the rugged terrain!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the views. They are fun to see. Thanks for commenting!👍😎

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Good video.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Brad!👍😎

[@stuarthobart6844]

U guys are killing it keep it up👍👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Stuart! 👍😎

[@casedoumasr656]

Boy lots to see to explore this keeps going thank you for explaining as you take us along 🏆⛏️ p.s. Hope your time off you got some rest .🤔

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, lots to see here. Thanks for watching, Case. Glad that you enjoyed it!👌😁

[@robertkluck6913]

According to the online archives of the San Bernardino Sun newspaper, the San Bernardino Bread Company opened in 1919. The last mention of it in the newspaper is in 1933, so it closed at an unknown time after 1933. Great video!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for adding that information, Robert. We appreciate it!👍😁

[@joehead1294]

Camel cigarettes were one of my favorites when I used to smoke. Very tasty. Had a few Chesterfields too when I was young. Looks like some dozer work at the riffraff pile. Probably some big stopes somewhere above the ore chutes.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I never smoked Camel straights regularly, although I have tried them. I don't think I've ever tried a Chesterfield. The upper part of this mine was an open cut that would have been done by a dozer. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@lesbendo6363]

Good video! 🇨🇦

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Les!👍😊

[@gunny8978]

Hey guy's hope ya'll are doing great, that was a mind twisting which didn't make sense, from the looks of it it was a hell of an operation the way it was scattered out at one time, cool video take care be safe and ill catch ya'll later

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gunny. We are both doing fine and hope you are, too. Yes, this is a big site with a lot going on. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😎

[@joewenzel5142]

A chuckwalla nice. I found one on my property.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It was fun to see. We don't see too many of them, usually small lizards and snakes.👌😁

[@Nomad_exploration_vlogger]

Loved the video guys, what a awesome exploration. It is fascinating the stuff you guys find in all these abandoned places. I am new to your channel and must say I am enjoying your content a Lot. Keep up the good work. Blessings and be safe out there. 😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the nice comment. We do a lot of research and work to find fun and interesting places to explore. Also, we visit about five abandoned mine sites for every one that pans out(no pun intended) to be worthy of making a video out of it. Thanks again for watching and commenting!👍😁

[@bobpace5464]

Another great video thank you guys for showing this great video you guys kind of make my week when I see one of your videos just one question Tom what are you gonna do when you’re hanging back and Julie just jumped in the jeep and takes off. You guys be safe and have fun.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Bob. Glad that you enjoyed the video. I guess I'll be waiting for the next burro to come by if Julie takes off in the Jeep.👍😁

[@1949ala]

Great video, I always wonder how they got all of this steel and cement up these hills, those many years ago? had to be a very hard life

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

The big mill parts at this one were brought in during the late 1940's so trucks were capable by then. Still, it's a big task performed by hard-working men and women. Thanks for the comment!👌😎

[@joewenzel5142]

Two mine tunnels diverged inside a mine....I took the one less traveled and it made all the difference.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, Good saying!😎

[@sonnylou8087]

Well, let’s see, last time you found a box of nails from Seattle Washington this time you find a shirt from JCPenney’s that used to be here in Tacoma Washington years ago long time ago back in the 60s, and I don’t know when they went away, but it’s been gone for quite some time now. Yeah no I was not there. The shirt was not from me😁 that was a fun video. Thank you for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, I thought for a second there you were going to claim that shirt. We never could find out exactly how old it was. It seemed to be at least from the 60's if not older. Glad that you enjoyed the video, Sonny Lou! Thanks for commenting!👍😎

[@junkmail7727]

JC Penny’s trade marked Compass in 1927/28 - renewed it in 1968 and let it expire in 2008 - that label says “A Nation Wide Institution” which was used on clothing JC Penny’s made in 20/30’s - as far I as I can tell and with the design of the shirt where the buttons don’t go all the way down the front - it would be an older design. I’m thinking that’s a shirt from 20/30/40’s but that’s without exact proof. Either way it’s pretty cool find. Thank you for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@Junk Mail That did seem to be a pretty old shirt to me. I did a little research on the tag and, like you, couldn't come up with a definitive date for it. In any case I think we agree that it's quite old and a cool find. Thanks for doing the research and for the comment!👍👍😊

[@sonnylou8087]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring just one last comment about that shirt from JCPenney, I remember when I was a kid , I think it was about 1969 me and my sister and mom and dad went to JCPenney and bought a pair of water skis, I can still remember them. They were a dark navy blue, and you could see the woodgrain through the blue and they had white boots. Back then you could buy just about anything at JCPenney. At least that’s how I remember it anyway.

[@williamkowalchik572]

I like it when you find names on t H e equipment. I love looking it up for dates and what it actually was.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi William. I always look for badges on equipment although I don't always find them. People like to take them for some reason. Thanks for watching!👌😊

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

I 've worked in Lode Mining most of my life and I have no Idea what that Contraption is either, never seen one of those before however with the Leach Tank and Digester (iron thing on it's side) all sitting near the contraption from it's design I'd suspect it was for Pre-Digester Slurry Mixing. When using Blasting Powder instead of TNT Miners would add Sugar to the Blasting Powder to give it more power. Lodes that use Leaching typically do not follow a Vein as the Gold in bound up with other Mineral like Lead etc...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for another informative comment. I think you're spot on with all your points. I didn't know about the sugar being an enhancer. No real vein, as you said. This was silver/lead galena, I think. I'm always learning something from you and others who comment. 👍😁

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Nice flowers in death valley

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

The flowers are starting to come out. They are small but very colorful. 🥀

[@HikeCamp]

Lots of interesting external stuff... Some short miners or some tall miners with bad backs..

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, lots of cool stuff laying around. I'm guessing a lot of the miners had sore backs by the end of the work day. Thanks for the comment, Max!👍😎

[@paulmayo6006]

Hi Tom & Julie! Could it perhaps be a borax mine? I know there were some in death valley, but not sure what area or what one looked like.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Paul. This was a silver mine. I usually try to include some information on the mine in the video description, which I have done for this mine. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@alansolomon5527]

Interesting site. I also noticed no real prevalent, underground vein to see. I am glad you checked out the waste pile. I liked that heavy duty, RHEEM barrel. Rheem is supposed to be around for 100 years now. You both are in Death Valley and other Desert areas a lot. The Summer is coming, and I am wondering what locations do you visit during Summer months?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Alan, I like those old barrels a lot myself. This type of silver/lead ore doesn't look like the traditional veins that we are used to seeing. We spend seven or eight months in the desert and the summer months in Central Oregon doing other things besides mine exploring. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁

[@williamkowalchik572]

I was living in California in as a kid in 1971 when Nixon deregulated gold. We drove through the desert and would see water along side the rode where they were pumping out some of the mines. New BOB WIRED fencing Armed men on horses riding around.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, that's when we went from a gold backed currency to a fiat currency. Interesting story, William. Thanks for the comment!💰

[@williamkowalchik572]

@TomandJulieMineExploring I'll guit bugging you after this. I work in engineering for an industrial fan company. We were established in 1874. I noticed riveting and welding on tanks, pipes, etc.. Riveting died out after WWII. Welding became mainstream after the war. Late 40's, that's when I noticed the switch over. May help in identifying the age of equipment you see. If you find any blowers or fans with Kalamazoo MI Clarage Co. That's us. Thanks for letting me ramble.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

No worries, William. I enjoy hearing from people like you, and I usually learn something from the exchange. Thanks for the information on rivets, welding, and your company. Very interesting. 👍

[@williamkowalchik572]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I'm back watching more videos. Those or that black stuff on the walls. Was identified as rat pee and or soot.

[@raiderman8431]

well guys this one seemed like a decent size operation in its day, glad you didn't go further it did look like a cave collapse, didn't see what they were chasing though, nice job

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it's a big site to cover. It would have been fun to see it all running. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Lots of artifacts All over this one. And finally from home!👍 Any approximate date to this mine? It seems to have been worked on and off for a long time. Thanks for another spectacular mine site explanation Tom And Julie.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, lots of good old American high-quality junk here. There should be some information about dates etc. in the video description. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for commenting!👍😎

[@kingofobsolete4789]

quick question from a fellow youtuber in northern canada where we only get 5 hot (80f) days in the summer. being out in the hot climate, how much water do you take and drink on these little day trips?? also what do you eat for food while in the heat?? thansk

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It hasn't been very hot in the desert this winter. We usually drink about 60 ounces in a typical day explore. We plan for more, 3 quarts, if it's warmer or we're hiking a long way. Usually, at least one of our drinks will be Gatorade or an electrolyte powder we add to water. We always keep a lot of extra water in the Jeep. 2 gallons is pretty standard. We just eat snacks while out for the day. Jerky, mixed nuts and granola type bars are our favorites. Thanks for the comment!👍😎

[@kingofobsolete4789]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring thank you for the quick reply, that is a fair amount of liquid to be carrying around on some of these hikes. please keep up the good videos and your style of making them. i enjoy see the history and the fact that a lot of people were employed over the years at these mines. plus i will never visit Death Valley and seeing it in the pictures makes it seem like a 7th wonder of the world. thansk

[@frankmasters9869]

Good thing Julie is there to scout the trail

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

No doubt. She's a good navigator/scout. Thanks for the comment, Frank!👍😁

[@felipearellano8783]

Hi Guys, its sad to see how the vehicles got destroyed!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Anything that is in these washes gets destroyed. Wind and water will do that. Thanks for the comment, Felipe!👌😎

[@billkaroly]

You two are awesome. What was in that camera bag in the first cabin?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I don't recall there being anything exciting in it. I would have shown it if there was. Thanks for the comment, Bill! 👍😎

[@grahambird1570]

Love you Guys >> From Bulgaria !🥰

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Graham! I like your cat photo!👍🐈

[@robertsarkozi7293]

is there still gold in these mines? great video

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

There probably is, but it would require a lot of work and processing of the ore to recover it. Thanks for commenting, Robert!👍😄

[@자유인-n3f]

🇰🇷 응원합니다

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you very much!👌😎

[@hrbailey379xhd]

Lol o corn sugar sack in a mine! Might be an old moonshiners sugar sack! Especially down there in Death Valley. My older sister tells me that my grandfather did a little running shine in that area shortly after ww1. Guess he got gassed in the trenches so he moved the family to Death Valley for the climate. Evidently he knew the guy that built Scotty’s castle. Maybe they were in business running a little moon back in the day!😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That wouldn't surprise me. You never know what you're going to find out here. Thanks for the story about your grandfather! 👍😁

[@Ed_in_Md]

Great explore but I don’t understand the mine. A big working in every direction. A mill, which I thought they didn’t put on site unless there was good ore. But I never saw any indication of a vein. Did you?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is a silver/lead mine, and I think that galena was the mineral being mined. This mine was one the biggest producers of silver/lead in Death Valley. The mill was not built until the late 1940's. I'm not sure how the galena looks if there is a definite vein. There might be more information in the video description. Thanks for the comment, Ed!👍😎

[@pmae9010]

Hey guys, that is some interesting geology, it looks really loose, I heard you note the lack of lumber and I guess the cave ins speak to that.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mick, definitely some unstable places here. Thanks for watching!👍😎

[@lotharschiese8559]

1:55 "It's well got well ventilated walls" is an understatement! Talk about harsh living conditions!

[@lotharschiese8559]

Stinking hot when the sun shines and freezing cold at night, and that's in the summer. Hate to ask about the winter. That's when the crew said screw it, going down into town.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, they probably did.

[@joewenzel5142]

Bldgs holding together pretty well if they were abandoned in 1949.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, they really are still in good shape. Usually, the wind blows them down. Thanks for watching, Joe!👍😎

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

In DV right now !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

If you're in the Beatty area, let us know. 👍😎

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Just headed home. I got some incredible footage I think you'll like !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@ExploringCabinsandMines sounds good.

[@billloutzenheiser5397]

WAS there a D -L on the tire pump, if so it was made in Hastings,Ne.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I don't remember seeing much on that pump. I can try to go through my photos tomorrow to see if I can find out. Thanks for commenting, Bill!👍😎

[@PabloDiablo682]

Amazing view. Some beautiful country. I wonder why they do push ups like that.....maybe to show you they're tough. lol

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, the views are great. I think you're correct about the push-ups. Makes them look bigger and tough. Thanks for the comment, Paul!👍😁

[@richardwarnock2789]

Expert is a Drip that use to be Under pressure!😂🤣😅😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, good one, Richard!😄

[@joewenzel5142]

Interesting they still make Butter Krust bread.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for that information, Joe!👍

[@tedfuchs9132]

Out of curiosity, will G.P.S. equipment work inside these mines? My personal in door GPS is terrible. Get turned around on the same floor of office buildings. Ever think that you'd become disoriented in any of these places?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

GPS will not work in a mine. The satellite signal needed to run it is blocked. We almost never get turned around or lost while exploring mines. If we are worried about it, we will sometimes make a small rock cairn at a strategic point for reference. We have gone around in circles a few times since mine workings tend to look very similar to each other. Thanks for the comment,👍😎 Ted!

[@robertlyman9789]

Do you find that some of these mine smell bad? Bat guano etc?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Just about every mine smells like rat droppings and rat pee. About a third of the mines we visit have a guano smell. Julie doesn't like the guano smell. It doesn't bother me too much. Neither of us likes the rat smell, but it's part of the game. Good question, Robert!🐀🦇😁

[@grandmamichelle6753]

How many sets of tires do you go through in a year? 50+ years ago we explored out in the Mojave, and I know what those rocks can do.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

These tires have maybe 15,000 miles on them, and they are shredded. I can't believe they even hold air at this point. The rocks are very abrasive and sharp. Glad that you had the chance to see some of this area for yourself. Thanks for the comment, Michelle!👍😎

[@pethoviejo]

The way all those cars were jumbled up made me think of a flood. Unlikely though given the location.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

There can be flash floods in this area. It looks to me like that's what happened to the cars. Thanks for watching, Pethoviejo!👍😎

[@Ed_in_Md]

I forgot. Take care of each other and be safe.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Will do, Ed.😊

[@putteslaintxtbks5166]

Took me awhile to see the chuckwalla. His head bobbing is a hello and I'm tuff, in one. The other lizard also took awhile, thought it was a bug or scorpian on the edge of that radiater looking thing, when finally saw it, thought it was a skink at first, then a swift, but was to small on my phone. You must have an eye for them. Just one vid and see more then alot of the other channels over a couple years. I know when with others, in the wilds, I'll be "there's a bull snake" or "there's a stick bug" and often they'll say "Were"? "Were"? 🤔

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I try to keep an eye out for any wildlife we see. I like when they do the push ups. I think you're right that they think it makes them look bigger and tougher. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@Jorge-tf4mx]

Saludos desde Aegentina😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Greetings, Jorge! Thank you for watching from Argentina. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@scotturquhart4311]

That cabin must have been cold as hell in the winter!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I'm sure it wasn't as ventilated back when it was in use as it is today. Then again, it is in Death Valley where the summer temps are regularly over 120°F. Thanks for commenting, Scott!👍👍

[@lotharschiese8559]

The top ore bin had a guy working a sledge hammer, ore that passed through the grizzly was drawn out into a crusher. It's output went to the second bin and material from it was drawn to go into a ball mill and the fines went to cyanide tanks or with water run over copper plates coated with mercury to amalgamate the gold.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This was a silver/lead mine, and the mill was a flotation mill. There is more information in the video description. Thanks for the comment, Lothar.👍

[@martinware518]

Were these mines owned by large companies or individuals Also do you have to worry about wildlife ie snakes

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Martin. The mines could have been owned by an individual, group of investors, or larger mining company. Many of the mines have been bought and sold to different operators over the last 100 plus years. We are always on the lookout for snakes, but they are not a big problem. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@martinware518]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thanks for your reply I’ve only started watching your channel this last week finding it really interesting I think I’ve started with your last film first and working my way through your content keep up the good work and stay safe 👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. Here is a link to some of our favorite mines. kzbin.info/aero/PLBirOpgY-NV_n393pa-mL4RNYBMYUs04f&si=ri9RNSK_YdEaKQOT

[@frankgaletzka8477]

All the Terrain looks like someone goes with a dozer over the area

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Who knows what has been done over the years out here. The flash floods can do some moving of things, too. Thanks, Frank!😁

[@factchecker9358]

Why two ore bins?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good question. Trying to figure out the path of the ore on this one was difficult for me. Ore would be classified, and different sizes of ore would be sent to different places to be reduced further and either shipped or processed in the flotation mill. The lower bin seem to be where the milling took place. Much of the reduction equipment is gone so hard to say how it all ran. Thanks for the comment!👍😎

[@factchecker9358]

It seems to be a common configuration though.

[@lotharschiese8559]

I've commented before on the audio, get 2 clip on Bluetooth mikes, so that we may hear you 2 like i'm standing beside you. OK?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for your input. 👌