Arizona Mining

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DescriptionWith Copper being one of the "5 Cs" of Arizona, mining has held a very important place in history, long before Arizona even became a territory. Copper, gold, silver, molybdenum (used in many products, including cast iron and stainless steel), and lead mines have been some of Arizona's top producers over the years. Other materials mined in Arizona include gypsum, peridot, turquoise, and lime. Arizona is not a big producer of oil, though some natural gas and coal have been extracted, as has uranium.
The market need for these materials have led to boomtowns that eventually became ghost townsBrowse TopicBusiness and IndustryLand, Environment, and Natural ResourcesMore InformationArizona Geological Survey

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Arizona Mines

Arizona Mines and Minerals - Federal Materials

Coconino County Mining History

Men, Mines and Money

Sharlot Hall Museum Mining Image Collection

Views of Old Morenci and Metcalf

Document

Summary of Arizona Production of Strategic Minerals

The history of the Clifton-Morenci mining district

Periodical

Arizona Highways, 1937-09

Arizona The New State Magazine, January 1912

Event

Bisbee Deportation

Phelps Dodge Strike 1983

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Kennezonian

CollectionArizona Research TopicsEventArizona Labor DisputesArizona's 5 CsPlaceArizona Mines and Mining DistrictsArizona Ghost Towns

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Arizona Mining