A recent article in the Tucson Citizen describes the great
significance of Arizona mining. It
briefly reviews the vital importance of minerals in modern life, the rich
history of Arizona mining, and the economic importance of Arizona mining. It
notes that Nevada is the only state with greater mineral production than
Arizona. Finally, it described current Arizona mining operations in some detail.
How unfortunate that Arizona’s elected leaders and the
Arizona Historical Society do not appreciate the obvious facts presented in
this article. The pointless elimination of the once top rated Arizona Mining
and Mineral Museum erased a vital bit of Arizona history and was an insult to
the mining industry. It was also, as
detailed in prior posts, a serious blow to K-12 science education.
Based on the facts succinctly outlined by Jonathan DuHamel
in the Tucson Citizen, the museum should be restored. Hopefully, the future will provide more
enlightened elected leadership.
Reference:
The value of mining
in Arizona
by Jonathan DuHamel
on Jun. 18, 2013, under Geology, Politics
Wry Heat - TucsonCitizen.com
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