From 1983: Montana's collapsed copper mining industry

From 1983: Montana's collapsed copper mining industry In western Montana, where copper was once king, shuttered mines in the 1980s left the people of Butte, Anaconda and Great Falls groping toward the future. Correspondent Liz Trotta reported on the economic hardships facing thousands of out-of-work miners in this “Sunday Morning” story originally broadcast September 4,…

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Temple Mountain…Old Uranium Mine District

Temple Mountain…Old Uranium Mine District Temple Mountain is an old uranium mining district near Goblin Valley, Utah in the San Rafael Swell area. It’s one of my favorite places to explore in the area and look for radioactive rocks. The area has miles of old mining trails that are perfect for off-road exploring and camping.…

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5 mines you can work at in the USA

5 mines you can work at in the USA There are nearly 13,000 mining operations in the United States, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration. In 2019, U.S. mining, directly and indirectly, generated more than 1.3 million full-time and part-time jobs. Let’s take a look at 5 mines that you can work at…

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1600's Spanish Outlaw Pedro Nevarez lost treasure cave in New Mexico

1600's Spanish Outlaw Pedro Nevarez lost treasure cave in New Mexico Outlaw Pedro Nevarez operated in the mid 1600’s in the Rio Grande River valley when the Spanish were still setting up missions along the Rio Grande River. His gang robbed many pack trains supplying these missions and churches with gold relics. He operated in…

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Northern California HIDDEN GEMS to visit in 2020

Northern California HIDDEN GEMS to visit in 2020 Northern California to me is about as good as it gets. There are so many places to visit within a couple hour drive. You could start your day on the beach, do some wine tasting in Napa, and get into the Mountains and snow later that afternoon.…

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