Sumitomo's origins were not in copper mines: A brief overview of Sumitomo Metal Mining's 430-year history

There is a company called Sumitomo Metal Mining.Because the word "mine" is in the name, people often assume it is a company ...

The Ashio Copper Mine that supported Japan's modernization. In its shadow, a village disappeared

In a town surrounded by mountains, one industry grew significantly.People mined, transported, and refined copper. Production ...
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Alaska’s Kennecott produced some of America’s richest copper until 1938; its enormous 14-storey mill still towers over the wilderness

Hidden among Alaska's mountains and glaciers is a massive wooden building that has stood for generations. According to the National Park Service's Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark research, ...