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Ely is a city located in White Pine County, Nevada, USA. The history of Ely is closely tied to the development of the mining industry in the region.

In the late 19th century, the discovery of rich copper deposits in the area led to a mining boom. The town of Ely was established in 1868 and named after Smith Ely, a prominent New York industrialist. The town quickly grew as miners and prospectors flocked to the area in search of valuable minerals.

One of the major mining operations in the Ely area was the Ruth Mining District, which included towns like Ruth, McGill, and Kimberly. The area saw extensive copper mining operations, and the Nevada Consolidated Copper Company played a significant role in the local economy.

The Nevada Northern Railway, which connected Ely to the mainline rail network, was completed in 1906, further boosting the town's growth and facilitating the transportation of minerals.