Mitsubishi Cushenbury Mine
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 34° 21.455 W 116° 51.205
11S E 513479 N 3801814
This open-cast limestone mine is located on the west side of California Highway 18 as it climbs from Lucerne Valley up to Big Bear City and the Rim of the World Highway.
Waymark Code: WMJ4VW
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
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Mitsubishi operates this mine to obtain limestone for conversion into Portland cement and sells crushed limestone from the mina as a secondary product. The mine and processing plant employ a total of about 150 personnel working 3 shifts per day, 7 days per week.
Mine Type: Working Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Limestone

Operation: Opencast Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
The mine and plant may be viewed from California Highway 18. Access without specific permission from the mine/plant manager is prohibited.

Any associated website: [Web Link]

Any Other information: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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