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The Western Molybdenum Co. mine was opened many years ago to obtain copper. The only production was several carloads of crude copper ore shipped during World War I. An unsuccessful attempt to produce molybdenum was made in 1939-1941.
Citation Information
Publication Year
1954
Title
Western Molybdenum Company mine, Chewelah District, Stevens County, Washington