Mining Educational Program

Learn to use the tools and techniques of the Keweenaw miners.

Duration

6 hours

Price

Adult: $280

Details

Lunch included

Reservations required

Learn the Tools and Techniques

Experience mining underground with our 6-hour drilling workshops. Starting with historic methods and progressing to more recent technology, learn to use the tools and techniques of the Keweenaw miners. Participants will set up and operate air compressors, pneumatic jack-leg rock drills, and learn many tasks related to the safe and efficient uses of the equipment. All required safety gear and training is provided.

Hands-on Mining Education

You will learn:

History and techniques of hand drilling
Technologies used in the copper country and modern technologies in use worldwide today
Unique difficulties of native copper mining
Safety aspects of mining and hands-on training
Verifying mine safety and addressing poor ground conditions
Compressed air safety including compressor operation and safe air line practices
Set up and operation of pneumatic rock drills
Theory, use, and installation of rock bolts and other roof support technologies
Explosives theory and technique

Workshop Format

The workshops will be a conversation and hands-on based instruction while maintaining a very safety-oriented environment. Participants are encouraged and expected to ask questions and should expect it to be physically demanding, physically dirty, and fun.

Participants will be in a small group of two to six persons. All participants must be in good physical shape, able to stand and walk on uneven terrain, and able to lift 50 pounds. All safety gear is provided and must be worn when appropriate. Liability waivers must be signed by all participants.