SANTA RITA COPPER MINE
Fifteen miles east of Silver City and located in Santa Rita is an open pit copper mine. The huge pit, 1.7 miles across and 1000 feet deep, has produced mountains of ore since the discovery of the deposits in 1800. Known as the Chino Mine, it is one of the largest operations of its type in the United States. Kit Carson reportedly worked here for awhile in the early days.
Chino Mines provides an observation deck to view the area. They suspended mining and milling activities in December, 2008, but will continue reclamation activities and copper production from it SX-EW plant.
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