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 Post subject: Video of St. Joseph Zinc Mine by US Bureau of Mines
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:03 pm 
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Here is a vintage video showing the operations of the St. Joseph Zinc Mine in New York. It was created by the US Bureau of Mines. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=426BYtzPY_A

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:11 pm 
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Nice video :D :D

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That is some very cool footage! Are there any remains of that operation?


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yeah theres some cool old footage there..

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Nice!! Looked like they had the ore handling worked out.

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great video!

here is the other half:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QEDS3lnBCY

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