Cresson Mine *** Private property. NO TRESPASSING ***

General Info The only major gold mine in Colorado that is still producing, it is run by the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co. 24 hours a day. Gold is leached out of the ore by using cyanide, a poisonous solution. The mine is located approximately 1 mile north of the small mining town of Victor, just east of Cripple Creek.

Minerals Click on the image(s) below to see a picture of that mineral from this location. Calaverite Gold - This is the main product of the Cresson Mine. Silver - A minor product of the mine. Sylvanite Field Trip Reports Sorry, no trip reports for this location yet.

References S. Raabe, 2002, The Denver Post (January 20, pg. F1) Please see the reference(s) mentioned above for directions to the site if specific instructions are not given on this page.

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