Summary

Collier's New Encyclopedia — Nevada (1921)

“ Important new discoveries of gold and silver mines were made in 1910 and in the following years. This resulted in a greatly increased production of these minerals of the State. The copper production has also greatly increased in recent years. The gold production in 1918 was 322,776 fine ounces, valued at $6,662,000. In the same year there were produced 10,113,405 fine ounces of silver, valued at $10,113,405. Copper production in 1918 was 106,266,603 pounds. Nevada ranks fourth among the States in the production of this metal. There is also a considerable production of lead. ”
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