Lecture Series: Mining Evolution in Summit County: From A Shot In the Dark To Strategic Drilling

Schedule

Wed Jul 15 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

110 S 3rd Ave, Frisco, CO 80443, United States | Frisco, CO

Advertisement
From a gold rush to rare earth elements, how did Summit County quietly go from a wild west mining claim free for all based on luck to a scientifically- based precious metals epicenter? What has changed over the past 200 years to make mining profitable and efficient? Find out as Thea O’Lari, Senior Civil Engineer at Climax Molybdenum Mine, shares the evolution of mining in Summit County.
All the lectures are free to attend. Seating is limited and is first come, first serve. For indoor lectures, please leave your pets and food at home. Doors open at 11:45am to allow staff and our speaker time to set up.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

110 S 3rd Ave, Frisco, CO 80443, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Frisco Historic Park & Museum
Host or PublisherFrisco Historic Park & Museum

Ask AI if this event suits you