Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine

The Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Company is a joint venture between the AngloGold Ashanti Corporation and the Golden Cycle Mining Company. Cripple Creek and Victor has recovered more than 23 million troy ounces of gold, along with silver, from the Cripple Creek Mining District and most of the land on which the company now operates has been underground mined in the past for its high grade veins. The company staffs professionals with expertise in the fields of geology, engineering and surveying, mechanical equipment operation and maintenance, mineral beneficiation operations and maintenance, laboratory analyses and metallurgy. The company has been conducting gold mining and precious metal extraction operations in the Cripple Creek Mining District since 1976 and has headquarters in Victor, Colo.

The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado, offers a unique opportunity to descend 1,000 feet into America's only vertical shaft gold mine. Visitors can experience the rich history of hard rock gold mining while witnessing gold veins in their natural state and enjoying a ride on an underground tram locomotive. Guests can explore the sights and sounds of historic mining equipment on a one-hour tour, which includes minimal walking for accessibility. Additionally, each tour participant receives a complimentary sample of gold ore, enhancing the memorable experience of this iconic attraction. Generated from the website