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The La Colorada Mine is located about 40 kilometers from Hermosillo, the capital of the state of Sonora in Mexico. Production of gold from the La Colorada Mine area dates back to at least 1876 when it is believed that they worked underground on high grade veins. Remnants of the underground workings like tunnels and light rail for ore carts can still be found in the area.

There has been no mining activity at the La Colorada Mine for about 6 years, but today the La Colorada area is being explored by Pediment Exploration for its' gold and silver potential.

MxMining was able to visit the area and speak to a few of the local people about the re-opening of the La Colorada Mine. We spoke to one gentleman who lived in the area and was collecting wood with his children. He told us with a smile on his face, maybe in the remembrance of better times, that most people in the La Colorada Village are "just waiting for the mine to re-open".

La Colorada Mine History:

• Produced Over 3 Million Ounces of Gold Between 1876 and 1914.
• 1895 - Inglesa London Exploration Operated the Mine and Extracted 4-5000oz of Au per Month.
• 1993-2000 - Operated by Eldorado Gold Corp who's production costs were about $218 p/ounce.
• 1996 - Sonora's Highway 16 was Moved to Bypass the Mine to Allow for Expansion.
• 2000-2002 - Operated by Exploraciones Mineras del Desierto S.A. de C.V.
• Was the Largest Producing Mine in Sonora Until La Herradura Took the Title.
• Geographical Coordinates: 28°48'1.60"N, 110°34'13.27"W