Henderson Mine mill
USA /
Colorado /
Silverthorne /
World
/ USA
/ Colorado
/ Silverthorne
World / United States / Colorado
mine, mining
As a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc, Henderson is the largest primary producer of molybdenum in the world.
The Henderson Mine is located in Clear Creek County on the east side of the Continental Divide. The Henderson Mill is located on the west side of the Divide, fifteen miles from the mine, in Grand County. The mine and the mill are connected by the world's longest conveyor of its kind; a fifteen-mile elevated belt that passes underneath the Divide through an old train tunnel and then above ground to the mill.
In operation since 1976, Henderson has produced more than 160 million tons of ore and 770 million pounds of molybdenum.
The Henderson Mine is located in Clear Creek County on the east side of the Continental Divide. The Henderson Mill is located on the west side of the Divide, fifteen miles from the mine, in Grand County. The mine and the mill are connected by the world's longest conveyor of its kind; a fifteen-mile elevated belt that passes underneath the Divide through an old train tunnel and then above ground to the mill.
In operation since 1976, Henderson has produced more than 160 million tons of ore and 770 million pounds of molybdenum.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 39°50'47"N 106°4'41"W
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