Ruth Mines/Liberty Pit
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Squirreleen
N 39° 15.468 W 115° 00.173
11S E 672311 N 4347286
Open-pit copper mines west of Ruth, NV
Waymark Code: WM3J63
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2008
Views: 27
Open-pit copper mines west of Ruth, NV off of Highway 50. Public viewing area provides a great view of the the mines, now scaled-back in operations. Operated by BHP, an Australian resources conglomerate.
Mine Type: Working Mine
Mineral Collecting: Not Known
Material Mined: Non-Precious Metal
Operation: Opencast Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Rough gravel roads, but 4wd not necessary.
Any associated website: [Web Link]
Any Other information:
The historic mining town of Ruth--just east of the site has a charming down town and casinos. Abandoned mining structures can be found in the landscape near the pits.
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.