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One thing that is often overlooked is the amount of skill, hard work and thought to develop a mine. This page basically reviews the Oceanview Mine development over the past several years from bare rock to a network of tunnels and stopes. A small tribute to the rugged individuals that helped develop it and continue to do so to this day. Thanks for the hard work!
Jeff Swanger standing above the area identified as a good starting point several years ago.
Phil Osborn, Brian Osborn and Steve Koonce looking at the future portal zone.
The initial dozer cut getting to the hard rock face.
Phil Osborn drilling portal area.
Phil Osborn and Chris Lekas drilling.
Jeff Swanger and Chris Lekas drilling.
Brian Osborn and Chris Lekas - more drilling.
Phil and Chris - even more drilling.....
... and more drilling....
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Phil Osborn and Brian Osborn drilling into the original rock face.
Chris Lekas, Phil and Brian Osborn surveying the work done so far.
Dropping the floor and surveying how to approach the portal.
Jeff Swanger and Steve Koonce drilling the rock face.
Phil Osborn and Richard Pike drilling the main tunnel in 2001.
Phil Osborne drilling more tunnel in 2001.
Jeff Swanger and Steve Koonce drilling the rock face.
After alot of work finally the adit or portal and 150 ft of tunnel were completed.
As the work continues Steve and Lisa Koonce survey the pocket zone where some beautiful morganites were collected in early 2005.
More specialists like Peter Hart are called in to drill.
After drilling Steve Carter blows out the drilling debris from the holes.
Peter Hart and Steve Carter drilling some more holes.
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Phil Osborne and Jeff Swanger standing in stope getting ready to drill.
Mark Baker, Phil Osborne and Jeff Swanger standing in stope getting ready to drill.
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To find out more click here to go to the Oceanview Mine website. You can arrange a group tour or screen thru mine rough by appointment - SUNDAYS ONLY. To find out the details click the previous link for a truly unique family or group experience.
To find out more specifics about what was found in these areas to start a collection or to possibly collect you might want to sign up for the Minerals of California Online Database. Click here to sign up.
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