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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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The favorable Cretaceous marine sediments and island arc volcanic rocks that host the Fresnillo, Zacatecas and San Nicolas deposits are believed to also extend underneath the Lobo 7 property. |
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