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- McKenzie MinesMcKenzie Mines located on McKenzie Island. McKenzie Red Lake Mines was formed in 1932. Milling began in 1935. To the end of 1962, a total of 2,068,036 tons of ore had been milled, producing $25 million of gold bullion. The mine closed in 1965.McKenzie Mines located on McKenzie Island. McKenzie Red Lake Mines was formed in 1932. Milling began in 1935. To the end of 1962, a total of 2,068,036 tons of ore …Red Lake Public Library
- Campbell Mine Surface Plant (1948)Campbell Mines surface plant 1948.Campbell Mines surface plant 1948.Red Lake Public Library
- Headframe Collapse - Cochenour Mine (1939)Cochenour Mine headframe collapsed. Sheave wheels on ground.Cochenour Mine headframe collapsed. Sheave wheels on ground.Red Lake Public Library
- Madsen Mine (1941)Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines near Red Lake, Ontario. Photo of original headframe and stamp mill. Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines became the fifth producing gold mine in Red Lake, in 1938, and consisted of 31 claims. From 1938 to 1972 they produced $81,698,783 and paid $10,444,891 in dividends to …Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines near Red Lake, Ontario. Photo of original headframe and stamp mill. Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines became the fifth producing gold mine in Red Lake, …Red Lake Public Library
- Miners Hand drilling in Shaft (1939)Hand drilling 30 feet down the shaft. Very shortly the power drills will be working. This is solid rock and they are going down 500 feet.Hand drilling 30 feet down the shaft. Very shortly the power drills will be working. This is solid rock and they are going down 500 feet.Red Lake Public Library
- Pouring a Gold Brick (1936 or 1963?)George Harmer pouring a gold brick.George Harmer pouring a gold brick.Red Lake Public Library
- Headframe (1938)Headframe under construction 1938.Headframe under construction 1938.Red Lake Public Library
- Aerial View of Starratt Olsen Gold MineGold production of Starratt Olsen Mine started in 1948 and ceased in 1956.Gold production of Starratt Olsen Mine started in 1948 and ceased in 1956.Red Lake Public Library
- Sandy McIntyre - Discoverer of the McIntyre Gold Mine at Porcupine (1928)Photo of the prospector, Sandy McIntyre, taken at Kirkland Lake in 1928. Although he was the principal discoverer of McIntyre Porcupine Mines Limited, Sandy died in poverty as did many prospectors of this era.Photo of the prospector, Sandy McIntyre, taken at Kirkland Lake in 1928. Although he was the principal discoverer of McIntyre Porcupine Mines Limited, Sandy died in poverty as did many …Red Lake Public Library
- Cochenour - Willans Gold Mines LimitedProspected by Dan Willans and Bill Cochenour in 1928. In 1936, Dan Willans disappeared on a prospecting trip in the Lightning River area of Northeastern Ontario, and his body was never found. Three years after the Cochenour-Willans Gold Mine Limited was formed, the mine poured its first gold brick in …Prospected by Dan Willans and Bill Cochenour in 1928. In 1936, Dan Willans disappeared on a prospecting trip in the Lightning River area of Northeastern Ontario, and his body was …Red Lake Public Library
- Gold Eagle MinesGold Eagle Mines started production in 1937, and closed in 1941. The name was changed to Goldray Mines in 1959.Gold Eagle Mines started production in 1937, and closed in 1941. The name was changed to Goldray Mines in 1959.Red Lake Public Library
- Two Miners at McMarmac Mines (1941)McMarmac Red Lake Mine Ltd. was the eighth producing gold mine in Red Lake in 1940. In 1926, prospectors George Musclow and George Wilson were engaged to prospect these claims. They discovered massive visable gold over wide areas and it was stripped and opened up by trenching and was said …McMarmac Red Lake Mine Ltd. was the eighth producing gold mine in Red Lake in 1940. In 1926, prospectors George Musclow and George Wilson were engaged to prospect these claims. …Red Lake Public Library
- McMarmac Mine and Men (1941)McMarmac Mine and Men (1941)McMarmac Mine and Men (1941)Red Lake Public Library
- Aerial View of Madsen Gold Mine in Red LakeMine production started in 1939. The Madsen Mine became the gold mine that made Red Lake, Northwestern Ontario, an important Canadian mining center.Mine production started in 1939. The Madsen Mine became the gold mine that made Red Lake, Northwestern Ontario, an important Canadian mining center.Red Lake Public Library
- Aerial View of Hasaga Gold Mine.Hasaga, another gold producer in Red Lake, Northwestern Ontario, began operations in 1938.Hasaga, another gold producer in Red Lake, Northwestern Ontario, began operations in 1938.Red Lake Public Library
- Campbell Red Lake Mines - Gold BrickCampbell-Red Lake mine produced 926.5 million dollars worth of gold ore by the end of 1984.Campbell-Red Lake mine produced 926.5 million dollars worth of gold ore by the end of 1984.Red Lake Public Library
- Campbell Red Lake Mines Ltd. - HeadframePart of the 'Golden Triangle' of Red Lake mines, Campbell Red Lake Mine was prospected by George (Duke) Campbell, after his return from the 1st World War. On the shores of Red Lake, he staked his first claims, which resulted in the incorporation of Campbell Red Lake Mines Ltd. By …Part of the 'Golden Triangle' of Red Lake mines, Campbell Red Lake Mine was prospected by George (Duke) Campbell, after his return from the 1st World War. On the shores …Red Lake Public Library
- Campbell Red Lake Mine Ltd. - Bunkhouses and Woodpile.This photograph is of the Campbell Mine bunkhouses and woodpile. The wood was used to run the steam engines that were used in the production of gold at the Campbell Red Lake mine.This photograph is of the Campbell Mine bunkhouses and woodpile. The wood was used to run the steam engines that were used in the production of gold at the Campbell …Red Lake Public Library
- Cochenour Townsite (~1945)Line carrying tailings from the mine in the foreground.Line carrying tailings from the mine in the foreground.Red Lake Public Library
- Gold Eagle MinesGold Eagle Mines located on McKenzie Island. Gold Eagle Mine started gold production October 1937 and closed September 1941. The name was changed to Goldray Mines Ltd. in 1959.Gold Eagle Mines located on McKenzie Island. Gold Eagle Mine started gold production October 1937 and closed September 1941. The name was changed to Goldray Mines Ltd. in 1959.Red Lake Public Library