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study of the history of copper mining and its use by humans. This work has been described as "definitive" by the
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum. Following his retirement, Joralemon updated the text and expanded it to include many aspects of more modern mining operations, and this was
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specialist, ensuring adequate supplies of raw materials for the USA and her allies during the conflict. In civilian life, he served as Vice
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copper mine in the state, and was instrumental in adopting a high-risk exploration strategy which successfully located what became the United Verde
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Coggin, H. Mason (1999). "John C. Greenway, The Ajo Experience".
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Copper: The Encompassing Story of Mankind's First Metal.
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Copper: The Encompassing Story of Mankind's First Metal
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