Colorado Mining News - Molybdenum, Gold & Coal
Colorado has a rich mining heritage and continues to produce molybdenum, gold, coal, and industrial minerals. The state hosts the world's largest molybdenum mine.
Key Minerals
Molybdenum
Gold
Coal
Uranium
Sand & Gravel
Mining Facts
- Climax is the world's largest molybdenum mine
- Historic Cripple Creek gold district still active
- Mining shaped Colorado's early development
- Significant uranium deposits on the Western Slope
Major Mining Companies
Freeport-McMoRan
Newmont
Coeur Mining
Notable Mines
Climax Mine
Henderson Mine
Cripple Creek & Victor