The Economic Times

In the 1890s, a new gold process helped turn Mercur, Utah, into a boomtown of over 2,500; by 1913, the mine had closed, and the original townsite was abandoned, though mining later resumed

In the late 19th century, Mercur, Utah, became an influential mining hub fueled by new gold extraction methods, notably cyanide processing which efficiently mined low-grade ore. However, by the early 1910s, falling profit margins resulted in mine closures, contributing to the town's deterioration. Revival efforts in later decades were unsuccessful, leaving Mercur as a poignant testament to the dual nature of mineral riches.