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Preparing blast at Benson Mines

Adding fuel oil to ammonium nitrate.

Homer Thivierge adding fuel oil to ammonium nitrate. On the left is Glen Giffin. Jim LaParr on the right. Jan 14, 1958. Benson Mines, NY. Photo donated by Jim LaParr.

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