epa mining land cleanup project

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The Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt Site (Site) is an inactive lead and zinc mining and smelting area in the southwestern portion of Jasper County, Missouri. Operations began in the mid 1800s, and included hundreds of mines and 17 smelters. This is the cleanup of the Jesse Mine located outside of Neck City, Missouri.