BHP, the mining company which owns the popular Dominion Mine Park across from Globe’s Chamber of Commerce, has announced that work will begin on the upper area of the park on February 11th and run through April 30th. globemiamiThis content comes to you through GMTimes staff and/or contributed content through …
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27th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival
The 27th annual Apache Leap Mining Festival is set for March 13 through 15 in Superior, AZ. The event attracts people from all over the state to try their hand at competitions in sawing, mucking, drilling and spiking for $2000 in prize money. The event will also feature chihuahua races, entertainment by Navajo dancing group Dineh …
Read More »Old Dominion Mine Park: Where Hiking Meets History
The Old Dominion Copper Mine was one of the greatest mines in the world at the turn-of-the-century. Eighty years later, a Historic Mine Park becomes reality. Slated to open Feb 2011, it promises to be a draw for tourism and locals alike.
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