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Discovery of the Agua Amarga silver deposits
- When
- 1811
- Where
- Agua Amarga
Silver deposits at Agua Amarga were discovered in 1811, providing funds for the Chilean War of Independence effort.
The mining area south of Vallenar was discovered in 1811. The silver extracted from this site was used to finance the war effort against royalist forces. This discovery occurred during the early stages of the independence movement, contributing to the economic resources necessary for the military campaigns.
Sources
- Chilean War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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