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QUICK FACTS ABOUT COTTONWOOD SLAG PILE

With BC-CNS-Farewell Slag

By Cronkite News Service

Here are some quick facts about Cottonwood’s slag pile:

_ Contains copper waste from the Clemenceau mine (1918-1936)

_ Located next to the Verde Valley Fairgrounds

_ Covers 15 acres

_ Composed of 3 million tons of copper tailings, mostly iron and glass

_ Removal expected to take 15-20 years and cost $8 million