Turquoise - the blue and green gemstone - is often seen as emblematic of the West. A couple of listeners have asked about turquoise mines in Colorado. KRCC’s Shanna Lewis spoke with Clint Cross of ...
One of the most prominent and historical mining operations in Mohave County is the Mineral Park Mine. Rugged topography marks the area averaging between 4,000 and 5,000 feet and renowned for its ...
The mummified remains of a man buried close to a turquoise mine in Chile's Atacama Desert suggest he was a miner who died in a tragic occupational accident.