Phoenix Gold Mine

Phoenix Gold Mine
Idaho Springs, Colorado.
High grade gold ore at Phoenix Gold Mine.
Location
Idaho Springs, Colorado
CountryUnited States[1]
Coordinates39°44′56″N 105°33′57″W / 39.74889°N 105.56583°W / 39.74889; -105.56583
History
Discovered1871[2]
Owner
CompanyAl Mosch (1930-2019),[3]
Dave Mosch[4][5]
Tour at Phoenix Gold Mine, Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Phoenix Gold Mine, Idaho Springs, Colorado[6] is a fully operational gold mine where there are tours[1] replete with opportunities to pan for gold.[7] Since 1988, Phoenix Gold Mine has been family owned and operated.[8][5] The Mosch family is "the oldest continuous mining family in the state"[9] of Colorado. Phoenix Gold Mine has been featured on the Discovery Channel[4][5] and the Travel Channel.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Fodor's Expert Review - Phoenix Gold Mine -Idaho Springs - Mine". Fodor's Travel. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  2. ^ "Phoenix Mine". showcaves.com. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  3. ^ "Mining Heritage: Phoenix Gold Mine". Clear Creek County. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Phoenix Gold Mine Tour – Idaho Springs". Uncover Colorado. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Phoenix Gold Mine/Mosch Mining". The Summit Chamber. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  6. ^ "The Phoenix Gold Mine". colorado.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "GPR Tours the Phoenix Gold Mine". Gold Prospectors of the Rockies. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "Phoenix Gold Mine Company". Denver - The Mile High City (denver.org). Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  9. ^ "Mine tours: take your pick". The Denver Post. May 26, 2006. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  10. ^ "Ghost Adventures: Colorado Gold Mine". travelchannel.com. Retrieved March 28, 2022.