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Deep Down: Mine over Matter

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Premiered November 23, 2010
Deep Down: Mine over Matter

While community opposition to the mine grows, friends still argue over what's best.

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On Wilson Creek, neighbors grapple with a tough choice: saving land or livelihood?
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While community opposition to the mine grows, friends still argue over what's best.
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Deep Down: Mine over Matter

Beverly May worries that no one will speak up to mining interests at a public hearing.
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Deep Down: Mining Interests and the Public Hearing

While voices opposed to mining prevail, Terry Ratliff describes a bittersweet victory.
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Deep Down: Mining's Bittersweet Victory

Step into a virtual minining town on Second Life.
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Deep Down: Virtual Mining Town

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