The Birth of Rouyn and Noranda: A Mining Story The birth of Rouyn and Noranda: a mining story Corporation de La maison Dumulon
This photo was taken from the Horne mine’s parking lot and smelter in the early 1950s. As you can see, a new chimney is being built.
The Quemont mine, located near the Horne mine, operated from 1949 to 1971. It produced copper and also extracted zinc, gold and silver. On average, 600 workers were […]