Industry
During the 18th century, coal mining transformed Lieres. The British "Society of St. Louis" moved to Lieres after its economic collapse in the Carbayín parish. Lieres had the best mines of Asturias and the best prices.
Though Lieres' main industry for most of the 20th century was mining, the alcohol industry continued as well. As a result of the Cuban War of Independence, Spain needed other sources of sugar. On July 12, 1898, the "Sugar Lieres" company began operations to produce sugar, manufacturing it from beets, and then distilling alcohol.
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Famous quotes containing the word industry:
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—Mary Barnett Gilson (1877–?)
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—Hannah More (1745–1833)