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Economic Geology in Rhode Island
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RI may be only 48 miles by 37 miles in size, but believe it or not, it has had a rich history in mining various minerals and rocks such as copper, coal, iron, granite, and many others. This talk will explore the scope, history, and impact of these industries from earliest times with Indigenous peoples through the 21st century.
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Ernest Zielinski
 
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5/21/2026
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