MINING NEWS: It’s a hard day’s night at Greens CreekMining News editor visits mine near Juneau; high salaries, glimpses of wildlife make work worthwhile at this underground operation Sarah Hurst Mining News Editor
No one shows up late to work at Greens Creek mine. That’s because all the employees are in the same boat, from underground miners to top managers — literally. The ferry leaves Juneau’s Auke Bay at 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day for the 35-minute trip to Admiralty Island, taking the day and night crews....
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Loader belt completely enclosed Mine has small footprint A trip underground Mill an automated system Greens Creek vital statistics
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