A Nevada Town Escapes the Slump, Thanks to Gold - NYTimes.com - 0 views
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David Bobzien on 22 Feb 09Yes, it has, but the economic meltdown in much of the country has been a boon to the county and its 5,000 residents, 4,000 of whom live in the Battle Mountain area.\n\nThe reason: They mine gold in Lander County, a mineral-rich area that is a major reason Nevada, nicknamed the Silver State, is also the world's fourth biggest producer of gold.