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　　　　　　Mining in Mikobata began over 1,000 years ago. Alongside the neighboring mines of Akenobe and Ikuno, Mikobata produced silver and copper for centuries, reaching peak production towards the end of the 19^th century. After finding a new vein in Akenobe Mine in 1909, Mikobata mine closed in 1919 and became an ore processing site. After several expansions, the site became known as the largest in Eastern Asia.

                 The ores came from Akenobe to Mikobata Ore Processing Site by train, where they went through various processes to extract the desired minerals. Once extracted, copper, zinc, and tin minerals were shipped to another location for smelting. Once extracted, copper, zinc, and tin minerals were shipped to another location for smelting.

                 The processing site closed in 1987. Buildings were demolished in 2004, leaving only the concrete foundations and the massive cement funnels known as flotation cells.