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Ore Discovery at Murray Mine
- When
- August 1883
- Where
- CPR construction site
Blacksmith Thomas Flanagan discovered nickel-copper ore during CPR blasting in August 1883, leading to the launch of Sudbury mining operations.
The discovery occurred at the site now known as the Murray Mine. Flanagan, a blacksmith on the construction gang, identified the ore concentration. This event is cited as the original discovery that led to mining operations in the Sudbury Basin area, marking the beginning of the region's industrial development.
Sources
- Murray Mine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07
- Sudbury Basin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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