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Mining in the alps

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/14/2023

Salt, Iron ore, silver and copper were all mined in the Alps in the past, although the Alps are not as mineral rich as many other fold mountain ranges such as the Andes

Mining has declined dramatically in recent years due to cheaper foreign imports

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∙ 12y ago

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