Kelloholm was originally constructed to serve the many mines in the area, all of which have now closed.

The canal served the mines well for almost 30 years, but the dock and river were affected by silting.

Fourth Crossing was an important stagecoach and freighting depot that served the southern mines until after the turn of the 20th century.

In 1565 prospectors discovered silver veins and the town of Copala was founded to serve the mines.

A significant number of western mountain narrow-gauge railroads, which had been built to serve the mines, also went out of business.

He died as he was being transported back to the nearest station of a railway line serving the mines.

This was to serve the mines at La Vernarède.

The 26.4-mile (42.5 km) common carrier railroad was built to serve the mines in the region.

The Wabash Railroad built a 7-mile spur line to serve the mines.