'Darkest of the dark' is now above ground | Local News ...
WEBAug 20, 2012 · Those attending the tours visited the open pit, saw some areas of reclamation, and viewed the new SAG and ball mills. During the media tour, Roy McKinstry, mineoperations superintendent, described the activity at the open pit, which currently is between 1 and miles in diameter and 1,900 feet deep. The final pit will be .