1942 Tungsten Ore Workers at Kingman Arizona Recovery Plant

Workers concentrate tungsten ore on tables at a recovery plant near the Boriana mine in Kingman, Arizona. In 1942, tungsten mining became vital for war efforts, as it was essential for manufacturing armor-piercing ammunition and other military equipment. The mining operation contributed significantly to the wartime economy in the U.S.

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