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Copper mines in Melkedalen
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Sinklia in Ballangen
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Related Exhibits
Carbide lantern
Carbide lantern with hook. It is a part of Ballangen Museums collection of historical objects.
Mining hammer
A mining hammer was a widely used tool in mining industry to chop rocks from the mountain.
Casting model
The casting model is a part of Ballangen Museum collection of historical objects from the vast mining history.