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Mining - Phosphate mine, UT

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An enormous open-pit operation mining phosphate rock from the Late Permian Phosphoria Formation. The operation is now owned by Simplot, a huge agribusiness; fertilizers are a major product.

01 Jun 1992

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Phosphate Mine, outside Vernal, Utah, USA

In the Late Permian Phosphoria Formation. Owned by Simplot, a huge agribusiness. The grassy slopes are all reclaimed mining area.

02 Jul 2011

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Phosphate Mine, outside Vernal, Utah, USA

In the Late Permian Phosphoria Formation. Owned by Simplot, a huge agribusiness. These grassy slopes are all reclaimed mining areas.

02 Jul 2011

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