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Silver Mines

It was called the "mother lode", a deposit of silver so massive that it would produce $300-million in its first 25 years of operation, establish Nevada as a state, and bankroll the Union Army in the Civil War. Named after an early investor, we'll see how the Comstock Lode, discovered near Virginia City, proved to be a scientific laboratory from which vast improvements in mining technology and safety were pioneered, including innovations in drilling, ventilation, drainage, and ore processing.

English
  • Originally Aired October 1, 1995
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code A17
  • Network H2
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Name Type Role
Steve Talley Writer