Leadership - Alumni Program Event Chino Mine Tour

Did you know that New Mexico is home to one of the world’s Chino Mine oldest open-pit mines? Tour MAX CAPACITY: 40 Located approximately 15 miles east of Silver City in Santa Rita, the Chino mine is a originally mined by Native Americans, and Friday, later, Spaniards. Industrial production began at the site in 1910. Today, Chino September 28, 2018 is operated by Freeport-McMoRan, the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer. Freeport-McMoRan operates the Tyrone and Chino mines in New Silver City Mexico, both located in Grant County. Together they employ more than 1,400 Free of charge people. for dues-paying Alumni & Lifetime Members Gain a first-hand understanding of our state’s mining operations and their Registration Deadline: Friday, September 14 impact by touring an open-pit copper mine with Leadership New Mexico alumni, Lifetime Members, and guests. Hear about copper extraction and Lodging refining processes directly from mining engineers and metallurgists; develop a Holiday Inn Express Silver City stronger grasp of the region’s unique geologic features; and learn more about Group Rate $109.99 plus tax the mine’s reclamation activities and environmental programs. Call 575-538-2525 Reserve before September 14 Registration Deadline to register is Friday, September 14. This tour is free of charge for Lifetime Members and dues-paying Alumni Members. Lifetime Members will be given registration priority until August 1. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Group transportation will be provided from the hotel in Silver City to the Chino Mine. Vans will pick up from the hotel at 7:30 a.m. and drop-off at 4:00 p.m.

The Chino Mine is an industrial environment; please dress appropriately. Closed toe shoes, long pants, and layers are advised. High heels and sandals are not permitted.

This opportunity is exclusively available to Lifetime Members and dues-paying Alumni Members! Attendance is limited to 40. Registration is first-come, first-served. Only Lifetime Members may register a guest.

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*Guest Name: Event Webpage: *Only Lifetime Members may register a guest. www.leadershipnm.org/chinominetour *Guest Company: Still need to pay annual Alumni Member dues? Email: Pay online or send a check: www.leadershipnm.org/dues-donations Phone: Program & Year:

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