Three Kids Mine:
A Complete Overview
For the informational use of the residents near the
Three Kids Mine Project adjacent to Lake Mead Parkway.
Three Kids Mine Project adjacent to Lake Mead Parkway.
Why Three Kids Mine Matters
The Site is the former Three Kids Mine and Mill. It was used for the mining of manganese from 1917 to 1961. Manganese is a strategic metal used in the making of steel alloys mostly used for military purposes in the construction of ships and tanks. Site operations were permanently discontinued in 1961 when open pits were economically exhausted.
Left dangerous and unhealthy, the site is scheduled to undergo a massive rehabilitation thanks to the partnerships and the people who are committed to doing so safely and effectively. The completed project will bring a better environment that will soon benefit all of Henderson, Nevada. |
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About Lakemoor Ventures, LLC
Lakemoor, in partnership with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) and the City of Henderson, has agreed to undertake the steps necessary to achieve closure of legacy contamination associated with former mining activities.
Lakemoor Ventures is lead by life-long southern Nevada residents who have known of the city’s long desire to see this site finally cleaned up. The idea to use the state redevelopment law to assist in the effort is a beneficial use of core redevelopment ideals. The Environmental Facts
As a result of this historic mining operation, there are various pits, tailings, and holding tanks on site that will need to be remediated. An extensive environmental investigation was completed including the collection of over 900 samples.
The chemicals of concern include metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, organic compounds, and material containing asbestos that has been dumped on the site over many years. The approximately 2 million CY of tailings are the waste product of the manganese recovery process. This process utilized diesel fuel and is the principal source of contamination at the site. In addition, approximately 7 million cubic yards of waste rock (rock that was moved to get to the ore) exhibit high levels of arsenic as a result of having been located closest to the manganese deposits itself. Read the facts on the Environmental Impact. |