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That Worthless Copper! (1860)

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
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President Young was know for his opposition to any kind of mining except iron and The Deseret News seemed to reflect that feeling. An article appeared in that paper in 1860 announcing the discovery of “a specimen of virgin copper found in Cedar Valley.” The article went on to say that “in these days, gold [...]