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Photos of open pit mines

Published: February 10, 2005

Bingham Canyon mine, Utah -- the largest open pit mine in North America. Credit: Earthworks
Bingham Canyon mine, Utah -- the largest open pit mine in North America.


Barrick Goldstrike mine, Nevada -- in the Carlin trend. Credit: Earthworks
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Construction of a cyanide heap leach pad at the Crowfoot/Hycroft mine in Nevada. Credit: Earthworks
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