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DENVER—A Colorado mining company is donating gold to restore the dome of the state Capitol.
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company plans to present the gold gift Thursday to officials at the state Capitol.
Colorado’s state architect says that water has damaged the cast-iron panels leafed in gold. Engineers say the interior of the dome, including a steel frame, is sound.
The mining company says it wants to continue a tradition established in 1908 of using Colorado gold on the dome.
State lawmakers have agreed to spend $4 million on dome repairs, but the total tab could exceed $12 million and the state is soliciting donations.
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