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The first discovery of a major U.S. deposit of [[silver ore]] occurred in [[Comstock Lode]] under [[Virginia City, Nevada]], in 1859. Now, Nevada is the highest gold producer in America, surpassing [[California]].
===Separation from Utah Territory===
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