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Miners and Park Service clash over Death Valley borate mines
The Battle over mining in Death Valley pits Park Service calls for a three year moratorium against persistent mining by Tiffany, Pfizer, Snc Holins Manville, and Cyprus in a 3.0 square mile area. Officials warn the valley region could lose its desert environment while mining yields about 15 million dollars annually in borates and talc.
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