Butte Montana Copper Mining Operations September 1942

In Butte, Montana, September 1942, this vintage image depicts the Anaconda Copper Mining Company’s process of dumping copper ore from a train into a hopper. The operation played a crucial role in the copper industry during World War II. This historical photograph provides insight into mining practices in Silver Bow County.

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