Santo Nino Pit

Mexico / Chihuahua / Creel /
 open-pit mine, gold mine, silver mine
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The surface operations at the Pinos Altos Mine use traditional open pit mining techniques with bench heights of seven metres with double benches on the footwall and single benching on the hanging wall. Mining is accomplished with front end loaders, trucks, track drills and various support equipment.
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Coordinates:   28°16'25"N   108°18'31"W
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