National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Historical Mining Display
Since man first ventured underground in search of valuable minerals, numerous methods of lighting the darkness have been employed. Torches were first used, then oil lamps with simple wicks led the way. As technology advanced, candles and lanterns came along,… Keep Reading
Brick & mortar: P&Q’s partnership
Pit & Quarry partners with the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum in Colorado to create a national aggregates exhibit. The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum in Leadville, Colo., gives guests the opportunity to dig through mining culture… Keep Reading
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Boart Longyear Exhibit
In celebration of Boart Longyear’s 125th anniversary, June 3, 2015, a historic timeline and collection of artifacts dating back to the late 1800s is on display at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum in Leadville, Colo. Exhibit artifacts… Keep Reading
National Mining Hall of Fame announces 2015 inductees
The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum announced its 2015 hall of fame inductees and Prazen Award winner. Selected by the National Mining Hall of Fame’s board of governors, the inductees represent technology, management, mineral policy, education, health and… Keep Reading
James Boyd’s sculpture added to National Mining Hall of Fame
On April 9, James Boyd’s bronze sculpture of a single jack miner was installed at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum. The sculpture, which was created by Gary Prazen, will be on display at Hennebach Wing in the… Keep Reading
P&Q partners with National Mining Hall of Fame
At its annual Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame ceremony, Pit & Quarry announced a partnership with the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Through the partnership, the inductees in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame will be… Keep Reading
National Mining Hall of Fame names 2012 inductees
The National Mining Hall of Fame announced its 2012 inductees. Representing the equipment manufacturing, minerals exploration, copper, and coal sectors of the industry, this year’s four inductees cover a diverse cross-section of the mining industry. Glen A. Barton, J. David… Keep Reading
Mining Hall of Fame has new chairman
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum has appointed Paul C. Jones chairman of its board of directors. Jones succeeds Stanley Dempsey, who served as chairman for three years. Jones, a mine industry veteran of 50 years, is a… Keep Reading
