Butte Montana Anaconda Copper Mining Workers 1942

In Butte, Montana, in 1942, workers at the Anaconda Copper Mining Company engage in slushing, a method used to extract copper ore from mining stops. This process played a vital role in the mining industry of Silver Bow County, which was known for its rich mineral deposits. Anaconda Copper was one of the largest copper producers in the United States, significantly impacting the nation’s economy during the 20th century.

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