I've been to this mine with UE years ago. Back then all the Dangers signs were still in place. There was also no graffiti. The place was untouched. Once the word gets out everyone flocks to it and the place gets messed up. I appreciate the fact that you are using a different name for the mine.
The boreholes you found at the end of the video may have been exploratory drillholes, from which core samples were taken. A continuous underground drilling program is a must at a long-life mine like that to keep defining and expanding your geologic model.
equipment used would have been a Boxhole Boring Machine (BBM), Reef Boring Machine (RBM), and Raise Boring Rig (RBR) provided by companies such as HerrenknechtAG. www.herrenknecht.com/en/products/core-products/mining.html
5:12 That's the color of acid mine drainage - we call it "yellow boy". Sulfides decompose when exposed to water - do not disturb stagnant water in a mine, especially stagnant water that has turned that color! Hydrogen sulfide is water-soluble and may be released by disturbing the water in which it has dissolved. It's also highly toxic.
H2S is nasty stuff for sure! I have a H2S sensor on my air monitor, that being said I agree that it is generally a good idea not to disturb stagnant water.
I know it's already been mentioned it was your lens cap, which is what I was going to suggest. But it does eerily sound like you're walking through there with a geiger counter haha
The adit behind the shaft station shown in the video on documentation is shown as older workings. The original wooden shaft station was rebuilt and widened later in the mines history with steel and concrete to allow for the shaft to be sunk deeper. The pipes in the manway are ventilation, sump and water and air piping. battery and later diesel electric trammers and other equipment were used on site. Eqipment such as Boxhole Boring Machine (BBM), Reef Boring Machine (RBM), and Raise Boring Rig (RBR) provided by for example HerrenknechtAG ( ua-cam.com/channels/1adJX9NTaNSk6lvHX5ipsg.html ) ( www.herrenknecht.com/en/products/core-products/mining.html ) were used for drilling the holes shown in the video.
Great video as usual! Can’t wait to see the rest! So I do a lot of mine exploring here in Utah but I might be moving up to Washington fairly soon and I’d definitely love to be able to get underground up there. If you’re interested I’d love to meet up and go explore sometime once I’m up there!
Mines of the West oh i thought you were already living there. That’s funny but yeah I’d live to get out up there. Guy I know actually owns a jade mine up there.
So which keystone mine is this? I know there's one in the black hills of south Dakota, and one in Colorado. Just wondering we're goin out the black hills next weekend. Its time to introduce my daughter to the mines. She watchs most of the mine explorin videos i watch
Almost definitely pneumatic. Pneumatic can be run off the mine's air lines, which are already in place for running jacklegs and stopers. Hydraulic would require a pneumatic hydraulic pump, fluid reservoir, and fluid filter. I don't see any of those. The dangling hoses with Chicago fittings are also a giveaway.
great video! the mine is in good condition. surprised the presence of electrical wiring. it just was not dismantled or is there any other work being done there?
I tried watching this video set, but there's an annoying clicking that is through out the whole series. very annoying if wearing headset or on your sub... you might wanna get a handle on that sound
I've been to this mine with UE years ago. Back then all the Dangers signs were still in place. There was also no graffiti. The place was untouched. Once the word gets out everyone flocks to it and the place gets messed up. I appreciate the fact that you are using a different name for the mine.
John Doe Yep...it sucks. I change the name for the mines in all of my videos for this very reason.
Fantastic stills, excellent narration. Ty for your tenacity as well in this documentation.
Thank you for watching as always!l
Not real mining terminology for the most part, otherwise a great video!
The boreholes you found at the end of the video may have been exploratory drillholes, from which core samples were taken. A continuous underground drilling program is a must at a long-life mine like that to keep defining and expanding your geologic model.
Absolutely! Those boreholes may have even lead the miners to drive that shaft down below the level we were on!
Quite possibly, and/or located the vein and guided stoping down there.
equipment used would have been a Boxhole Boring Machine (BBM), Reef Boring Machine (RBM), and Raise Boring Rig (RBR) provided by companies such as HerrenknechtAG. www.herrenknecht.com/en/products/core-products/mining.html
5:12 That's the color of acid mine drainage - we call it "yellow boy". Sulfides decompose when exposed to water - do not disturb stagnant water in a mine, especially stagnant water that has turned that color! Hydrogen sulfide is water-soluble and may be released by disturbing the water in which it has dissolved. It's also highly toxic.
H2S is nasty stuff for sure! I have a H2S sensor on my air monitor, that being said I agree that it is generally a good idea not to disturb stagnant water.
thank you for posting another great video. looking forward to seeing the rest. be careful out there!
Nice video!
Glad to see you back!
That is certainly a huge mine!
I really like the photos as well, you put in to the explore.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
A really good start to this mine, goes for miles and miles!
Sure does! 20ish miles to explore plus more underwater!
Epic scale! Look forward to seeing lots more then :)
Awesome exploration video. Thank you for sharing.
Incredible size on the ore chute. Looking forward to the next part!
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!
I love your stills, great stuff 😉
I know it's already been mentioned it was your lens cap, which is what I was going to suggest. But it does eerily sound like you're walking through there with a geiger counter haha
The adit behind the shaft station shown in the video on documentation is shown as older workings. The original wooden shaft station was rebuilt and widened later in the mines history with steel and concrete to allow for the shaft to be sunk deeper. The pipes in the manway are ventilation, sump and water and air piping. battery and later diesel electric trammers and other equipment were used on site.
Eqipment such as Boxhole Boring Machine (BBM), Reef Boring Machine (RBM), and Raise Boring Rig (RBR) provided by for example HerrenknechtAG ( ua-cam.com/channels/1adJX9NTaNSk6lvHX5ipsg.html ) ( www.herrenknecht.com/en/products/core-products/mining.html ) were used for drilling the holes shown in the video.
George Chambers III Awesome information thank you so much!
Great video as usual! Can’t wait to see the rest!
So I do a lot of mine exploring here in Utah but I might be moving up to Washington fairly soon and I’d definitely love to be able to get underground up there. If you’re interested I’d love to meet up and go explore sometime once I’m up there!
Austin Putnam Funny enough I just moved to Washington!
Mines of the West oh i thought you were already living there. That’s funny but yeah I’d live to get out up there. Guy I know actually owns a jade mine up there.
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I live all my life in the state Phil woods is the person to get together with.
Very impressive mine.
You deserve more views. Love your videos
Ozzsome adventure!!!.... Looking forward to more of the Keystone... They had money to mine with didn't they?
They did have a lot of money to work with, they invested a lot into this mine and actually got quite a bit in return (which is rare).
Noise of your lens cap knocking against camera is well annoying. Great explore though!
I agree! It doesn't happen as much in the next video I promise.
Yeah that is REALLY annoying. Throw the cap in the trash. Great video and amazing mine. Well done!
great video !
Amazing mine!
That last section you called a collapse may just be backfilled for air control or to purposely shut off a section of the mine.
that would be a cool place to turn into a home and welding shop
So which keystone mine is this? I know there's one in the black hills of south Dakota, and one in Colorado. Just wondering we're goin out the black hills next weekend. Its time to introduce my daughter to the mines. She watchs most of the mine explorin videos i watch
Where is this?
12:35 pneumatic or hydraulic? I'm leaning towards hydraulic. Place was " enormous ". Lol nice vid my man.
Almost definitely pneumatic. Pneumatic can be run off the mine's air lines, which are already in place for running jacklegs and stopers. Hydraulic would require a pneumatic hydraulic pump, fluid reservoir, and fluid filter. I don't see any of those. The dangling hoses with Chicago fittings are also a giveaway.
Thanks man! I'm standing by pneumatic, would've made sense with the mine's other air equipment. I always slip up and say hydraulic though :(
If you could ever take a quad with a generator n hook it up to the lights would be a cool video and experience
Is this in Amador Ca?
Cool beans.
What are or did they mine there interesting mine
great video! the mine is in good condition. surprised the presence of electrical wiring. it just was not dismantled or is there any other work being done there?
Sounds like lense cover maybe
Are you using a 4 gas meter for H2S?
Eric Muetterties Yep! It has CO and LEL as well.
Good! As you know, a good wiff of H2S can destroy your sense of smell.
Like. First hydraulic ore shoot I’ve ever seen
I tried watching this video set, but there's an annoying clicking that is through out the whole series. very annoying if wearing headset or on your sub... you might wanna get a handle on that sound
Bring a small generator with you and wire up a pigtail to connect to the lighting. Bingo you have lights, provide the filaments are still intact.
The clicking noise is very distracting
What is that constant tapping sound? Kinda annoying.