In the sweltering Arizona heat, the miners of the Cochise district have been digging deep – 700 feet deep, to be exact. The Ainsworth shaft, a behemoth of a pit, has been slowly sinking into the earth, revealing a treasure trove of copper ore. But this isn’t just any ordinary find. According to sources, the zinc-lead ore veins that once seemed so promising are merely a cap on the real prize: a vast, untouched deposit of copper. The stakes are high, and the risks are real.
Locals have long known that the Cochise district has its secrets, but the Ainsworth shaft has proven to be one of the most significant discoveries in recent memory. With the shaft now operating in double compartments, the work of sinking has already begun. The implications are staggering – mining for copper on a massive scale. Some argue that the real prize lies in the foothills, where large bodies of ore await discovery. But for now, the Ainsworth shaft is the story, and it’s one that has captivated the imagination of the entire district.
The Planet shaft, located in the San Simon, stands as a testament to the region’s mining prowess. With a depth of 555 feet, it’s a behemoth in its own right. And yet, it’s nothing compared to the Ainsworth shaft, which boasts a staggering 700-foot depth. It’s a feat that’s been hailed as a triumph, but some warn that the costs may be too high. The dry concentrator, a 100-ton behemoth, still operates on the ground, treating the lead-zinc ore with precision. But as operations resume, the question on everyone’s mind is: what’s the true cost of this copper bonanza?
The Ainsworth shaft has been months in the making, with workers toiling away in the blistering heat. The payoff, however, has been worth it – a vast, untapped deposit of copper that promises to change the fortunes of the Cochise district forever. But as the miners dig deeper, they’re not just uncovering copper – they’re uncovering secrets, too. The question is: what will they find next?
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- State: Arizona
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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