The Story of Island Copper

1995

0969972806

Canada

Aspinall, Craig

BHP Minerals Canada Ltd.

4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall

F First Edition

Aspinall, Craig The Story of Island Copper Island Copper Mine Rupert Inlet, B.c. Copper Mines and Mining Vancouver Island History 184 pages, including index. Records the early exploration years and, accomplishments of the hundreds of men and women who worked the, mine for 25 years, and touches on contributions to the community of the miners and, their families. Primarily a chronological history of an open pit, copper mine and mill which utilized the ingenuity and skills of, its people to ensure the mine's survival in the face of the, challenges of a rugged environment, a low grade orebody and economic recession. But it also tells a, more personal story through photographs and anecdotes from the, mines's veterans, many of whom have taken the lessons learned at Island Copper to, other mining operations around the world where they are known, affectionately as the "Island Copper Mafia." British Columbia

J H Fine Hardcover

Fine

English

Hardcover

Yes