But without the mines the people have had to find new ways of making a living.
They hope that the internet will help them, perhaps by showing off the area to potential tourists or helping local craftsmen sell over the world wide web.
E-mailing penfriends
The link will also help the local schools by providing many more resources than they currently have and also by allowing students to e-mail penfriends in other countries.
The tower is being paid for by the businesses, schools and town of Luki, a grant from the US Peace Corps and people in America.
