Morenci Copper Mine

Name:	Morenci Copper Mine
Category:	Mining
Archive ID#:	AZ3143
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Description:	Phelps Dodge operates this large, open pit copper mine and processing facility, currently the largest copper mine in North America (measured in total output -- Kennecott's Bingham Pit in Utah is larger in size). The mine has produced over 1 billion pounds of copper annually in some recent years. The Morenci Complex consists of three adjacent open pits and associated refining plants.
Location:	Morenci (POINT(-109.35482025146 33.078309316801)) (show on map)
Address:	U.S. Highway 191 Morenci AZ, 85540
Visitor Info:	Views of the pit can be had from the road, 10 miles north of Clifton. Tours that take you inside the pit are offered by appointment.
Links:	http://www.phelpsdodge.com/Community-Environment/MorenciMineTour.htm
LCS:	Mining, Open Pit
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