ABOUT THIS ISSUE
Overview
The Chino Mine, located near Silver City, is one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world and has been part of the region’s mining landscape since the early 1900s. It is currently owned and operated by Freeport-McMoRan and produces copper, with additional recovery of minerals including molybdenum.
DETAILS
Issue Information
REGION
Southwestern New Mexico
TYPE / STATUS
Open-pit copper mine / Active
LOCATION
32.803611
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