The Central Eureka reopened in 1945, however due to increased costs, closed in 1953. This was the final active main gold mine on the Mother Lode belt after a total output estimated at $180 million (historical gold prices). The Central Eureka reached a depth of 4,965 toes and produced 1.Eight million ounces. Greenstones with disseminated auriferous pyrite happen adjacent to some quartz veins at depth. To...