Piles, Pits and Ponds
Scenic Views of Morenci operations — just the enhancement that every forest needs!
Close-up view: s ides of impoundment dams are made of dried tailings — which is a lot like cement.
And a few spills—
And a lot of dust—
Dust off Milling Operations Dust off Waste Piles
Dust of Tailing Impoundments Mining Town — Miami, Arizona If mining is so lucrative, why do the mining towns in Arizona look like this: Miami's main street. Miami has been a mining town, supported by mining and smelting operations of major mining companies, Cyrus-Amax, Phelps Dodge and BHP for over 50 years--without pause. Where did all the profits go?? No refurbishing or upgrades here in 50 years!! Majority of stores are closed and boarded up... There is one quaint corner where business still goes on.
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