Private company

UVX Mining

Historic mining operation in Arizona

The UVX Mining Co., owned by James S. Douglas, Jr., operated the United Verde Extension (UVX) Mine at Jerome and built a copper smelter complex at Clemenceau (Cottonwood) in the U.S. state of Arizona. The complex, operational from 1917 through 1937, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.2 It was founded by William A. Clark.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Master Mechanic's House (Cottonwood, Arizona)
Photo: Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The UVX Mining Co., owned by James S. Douglas, Jr., operated the United Verde Extension (UVX) Mine at Jerome and built a copper smelter complex at Clemenceau (Cottonwood) in the U.S. state of Arizona. The complex, operational from 1917 through 1937, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.2

The story

Founded by William A. Clark in 1887.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1887Founded Founded1

Sources

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