Resources, Site and Situation The discovery of copper-rich ore in 1644 was made in a virtually unpopulated area. Within what is today the Røros district there may have been as many as 50 people. Resources, site and situation introduction Resources, site and situation introduction The Labour Force The Labour Force The Copper Deposits The Copper Deposits At the centre of things - or not? At the centre of things - or not? Reminders from the Time before the Copper Works Reminders from the Time before the Copper Works Rivers and waterfalls Rivers and waterfalls Food and consumer items Food and consumer items Forest – the greatest challenge Forest – the greatest challenge The Climate and Weather Conditions The Climate and Weather Conditions Films 1/2 2/2 Open or close caption