Question

The richest discovery in the history of mining occurred in 1873. This so-called \"Big Bonanza\" made. _______ the richest man in the world.. A) Henry Sutter. B) Henry Comstock. C) John Placer. D) John Mackay

Answer 1

There were four men who discovered the Big Bonanza in 1873. Among these four men, John Mackay became the richest. 

The answer is D) John Mackay.

Answer 2

D. John Mackay

Mackay and James Fair discovered the Big Bonanza in 1873, one of the world's largest gold and silver ore bodies. The ore yielded to a value of 60 million dollars during their time.