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Comstock mining plan stirs Virginia City heritage clash
In Nevada, Comstock Mining proposes open pit and selective underground operations near Virginia City and Gold Hill, aiming for $2.8 billion in potential gold value at $1,750 an ounce, sparking fierce local debate over history, tourism, and environmental impact. Protests grow as residents demand extensive studies and restoration plans while officials weigh permit hearings and land ownership issues.
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Virginia City
Nev
Reno
Comstock Lode
Comstock
Old West
Rocky Mountain
Comstock Mining Co
Doug McQuide
Gold Hill
MccQuide
Silver City
Nevada
Daan Eggenberger
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Ginia City
San Francisco
Bay Area
Gold Canyon
Comstock Mining
Comstock Residents Association
Storey County
Gerald Antinoro
Antinoro
Comstock ‘Mining
Corrado de Gasperis
Robin Cobbey
David Toll
Planning Commission
Cobbey
McQuide
Eggenberger
Behre Dolbear
Chris Chrystal
Nevada Commission On Tourism
Comstock Mining Inc
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