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Sunshine Mine

mine, Idaho, United States
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The Sunshine Mine, located a few miles east of Kellogg, Idaho, is one of the largest single-lode producers of silver in the United States. In 1972, the mine was the site of a tragic fire that resulted in the deaths of 91 miners. The mining activities in the region have also led to the creation of one of the largest and most complex abandoned hazardous waste sites in the U.S., with cleanup efforts underway at the turn of the 21st century. The mine's development was part of the broader Coeur d'Alene mining district, which historically focused on lead, zinc, and silver.1

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