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History of Mining Gemstones

History of Mining Gemstones in the Middle Ages soft ore and rock was still mined by hand Also in the 1800 s major growth occurred in the mining industry

Mine Safety Coal Education

By the late 1800 s mining had extended into the rich coal Many believe the first surface mining operation was Equipment and tools must be put in

MiningtheCoal Homestead

Shooting or blasting the coal to facilitate its removal was first accomplished with black powder The miner prepared individual charges for each hole drilled by

Copper in the USA US History

Copper in the USA Bright Future Glorious Past US History The large scale mining of copper had its origins in the late 1800 s primarily in the American West

Mining Life Matewan

Muscle and blood skin and bones sang Merle Travis mournfully of the mining life a mind that s weak and a back that s strong Yet despite the rigors of the

Mining Utah History to Go

Utah s major mining areas were has historical roots in Utah and the industry of the late 1950s and 1960s rested upon most useful mining tools