Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine
St. Anthony deposit, Tiger, Mammoth Mining District, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
Key Information
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The Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine is located in Tiger, near Mammoth, in Pinal County, Arizona, USA, about 50 miles northeast of Tucson.
It produced minerals like gold, vanadium, lead, zinc, and 11 unique type locality minerals, including Evanichite and Bobmeyerite.
The mine, active from 1881 to 1952, is now closed but famous for its mineral specimens.
The area has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, influencing mineral formation.
Geographic Location
The Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine sits in the town of Tiger, close to Mammoth, within Pinal County, Arizona. This region, part of the Mammoth Mining District, is roughly 50 miles northeast of Tucson and 21 miles northeast of Mammoth, offering a desert landscape ideal for mineral exploration.
Minerals Produced
This mine is a hotspot for mineral enthusiasts, yielding common minerals like gold, vanadium, lead, zinc, molybdenum, copper, silver, tungsten, fluorspar, and baryte. Notably, it’s the type locality for 11 rare minerals, such as Evanichite (a lead chromium sulfate) and Bobmeyerite (a complex lead copper silicate), making it a treasure for collectors.
Mining History
Mining began in 1881, initially focusing on gold, and continued until 1952, later shifting to lead and zinc. Owned by companies like Magma Copper Co., it’s now closed, but its legacy lives on through its sought-after mineral specimens.
Local Culture and Climate
The area, with the nearby ghost town of Tiger, reflects a rich mining history, attracting enthusiasts. It has a desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters, likely influencing mineral oxidation processes.