Santa Rita copper mine, active mining.

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Santa Rita Copper Mine, open pit, active mining, established in 1834 by Chino Mines Co., Phelps Dodge oldest Company in New Mexico. Containing also silver, gold & molybdenum.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Grant County, New Mexico, United States
Photo credit: © inga spence / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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