Phoenix Gold Mine

Phoenix Gold Mine
Idaho Springs, Colorado.

High grade gold ore at Phoenix Gold Mine.
Location
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Country	United States [1]
Coordinates	39°44′56″N105°33′57″W / 39.74889°N 105.56583°W / 39.74889; -105.56583
History
Discovered	1871 [2]
Owner
Company	Al 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. "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. "Phoenix Gold Mine Tour – Idaho Springs". Uncover Colorado. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
5. "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.