Paradise Peak Mine

USA / Nevada / Gabbs /
 open-pit mine, gold mine, silver mine
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Gold and silver were discovered here in 1864. Mining activities were not successful until mercury was discovered in the 1930s. Open pit mining was active from 1985 until 1993.

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Coordinates:   38°44'34"N   117°57'51"W
This article was last modified 7 years ago