ASARCO Grupo Mexico Ray Mine - Kearny, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
N 33° 07.743 W 110° 58.784
12S E 501890 N 3665593
This is an open pit copper mine northwest of Kearny, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WMZBYJ
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member xtqx1
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The Ray mine began as the Mineral Creek Mining company in 1880. It was first named the Ray mine in 1883 and was purchased by Kennecott Copper in 1933. Open pit operations began in 1952 and the mine has grown to consume at least three small towns. The nearby town of Kearny was built in 1958 to house displaced workers. The copper ore is expected to run out in 2044. The operation is now owned by the ASARCO division of Grupo Mexico. As of 2014 250,000 tons a day of ore is removed.
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Mine Type: Working Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Non-Precious Metal

Operation: Opencast Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
The mine and all its operations are heavily fenced and protected thus there is little danger.

Any associated website: [Web Link]

Any Other information: Not listed
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