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When was the copper vein at Santa Rita discovered?

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1800

Photo, Print, Drawing Largest open pit copper mine in the world at Santa Rita, New Mexico. Copper was discovered here by an officer of the Spanish army in 1800 who sold the same to a wealthy Spanish merchant.

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copper was discovered by an officer of the spanish army in 1800.
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