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Fresnillo (frāsnē`yō), city (1990 pop. 75,118), Zacatecas state, N central Mexico. The city, a rail and highway junction, is the center of a rich mining area known especially for silver. It has a mining school. Agriculture (cereals, beans) and cattle raising are other important economic activities. Fresnillo was founded in 1554 by Francisco de Ibarra. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When the Spaniards conquered the New World, this devotion found a new home in the Mexican city of Fresnillo and later spread as far north as New Mexico. A recent addition to Hecla's land package in central Mexico was the acquisition of the Rio Grande project, located 50 miles north of the major Fresnillo silver mine in Zacatecas state, and approximately 30 miles from San Sebastian. 1-billion-ounce Fresnillo silver district 150 miles to the southeast. |
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