Operations ceased in 1991 after 90,000 gallons of cyanide solution was spilled. Operation used 3 30,000-gallon tanks to store sodium cyanide solution, which was sprayed or dripped onto piles of crushed ore in the leach field.
Site typeAbandoned Factory
Coordinates35.0039, -114.3843
Difficulty · ModerateSome effort — hiking, navigating fences or rough terrain.
Hazard · YellowStandard caution — typical abandoned-structure risks: weak floors, debris, broken glass.
Light todaySunrise 06:01 · sunset 19:20 (local) — golden hour is the first and last hour of that window
Conditions today85–100°F · 4% precip chance · wind to 22 mph
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