Article: MINING'S SILVER LINING LEADVILLE HAS FAITH UNION PAY AT BLACK CLOUD, NOT `SLAVE WAGES' OF RESORTS, CAN SHORE UP TOWN.(Local)

Byline: Deborah Frazier Rocky Mountain News Staff Writer

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CORRECTION PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 4, 1997 FOLLOWS: A photo caption on page 8A Monday erroneously said that Asarco's Black Cloud mine near Leadville was union. The mine is non-union.

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LEADVILLE -- There's nothing like contemplating a ski resort job to give hard-rock mining infinite charm.

Asarco's Black Cloud mine reopened Jan. 13, rehiring the 120 people at the silver, zinc and lead mine that closed in November. Nearby ski areas had lots of jobs - seasonal openings with hourly wages that didn't cover family bills.

``The tourism industry isn't conducive ...

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