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The first minerals to be mined in America included gold and silver, with the earliest significant mining activity occurring in the 16th century. Spanish explorers sought these precious metals, particularly in regions like Mexico and the southwestern United States. Additionally, lead was mined by Native Americans long before European colonization. As settlements expanded, other minerals like copper and coal began to be mined in the 19th century.

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