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• Final report on Stillwater Mine fatality blames management

  February 29, 2012 5:20 PM

  BILLINGS - Federal investigators have determined that a lack of proper training by company management was to blame for a fatal accident that killed one man at the Stillwater Mine last October. The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has released the official report (below)... more »

• Hecla defends safety record at Idaho mine after accident

  December 16, 2011 10:29 PM

  MULLAN, ID - Hecla Mining Company is defending its safety record in the aftermath of this week's accident at the Lucky Friday mine, saying the rock burst is "unrelated" to two fatalities at the mine. Seven miners were injured Wednesday night when the rock burst happened more than a... more »

• Montanore Mine plans receive public comment Play Video

  October 26, 2011 6:04 PM

  LIBBY- Over 150 people attended the Montanore Mine Public Comment Meeting on Tuesday night in Libby. About 25 people issued public comments that was documented by a court recorder and will be used for the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement concerning the mine. The majority of those statements... more »

• Another hiccup hits Libby mine permit process

  September 21, 2011 7:25 PM

  LIBBY- A grizzly bear and bull trout analysis is required in the permitting process of the Montanore Mine. The review will determine if the species will be affected by mining operations and could hold back the permit because there is a staff shortage at the US Fish and Wildlife Service,... more »

• Montanore Mine is one step closer to operation

  July 22, 2011 9:28 PM

  LIBBY- The Libby County Montanore Mine committee is making progress in the permitting process. The U.S. Forest Service issued a notice of intent for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which means the draft is close to being ready for public comment. The Forest Service will then take those... more »

• Residents tour proposed Monanore Mine site

  June 8, 2011 8:57 AM

  LIBBY- A world class copper silver deposit in the Cabinet Mountains could employ 500 construction workers and 300 miners near Libby and on Tuesday, community members took a tour of the mining site that could bring jobs to their community. Over 160 Lincoln County residents have expressed interest in... more »

• Organizers happy with turnout at Libby rally

  March 31, 2011 10:52 PM

  LIBBY- Mine rally organizers said they are pleased with Thursday's turn out at the even which was sponsored by the Montanore Positive Action Committee, in order to show support for the project planned near Libby. They are trying to gain support, and get the community fired up to bring... more »

• Helena, DEQ team up for mine safety

  June 25, 2010 1:28 PM

  HELENA - Mine reclamation specialists with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality teamed up with members of Helena Parks and Recreation Department to close off two adits near a popular hiking trail. On Wednesday, June 23, the team sealed off the openings, or adits, with expandable foam... more »

• Ex-Griz great Bush being remembered

  June 25, 2010 8:37 AM

  KELLOGG, ID - The funeral for a former University of Montana football player killed an a tragic mine accident will take place on Friday. The services for Tim Bush will be held at Kellogg High School where he was a standout football star at 11 o'clock and his family... more »

• Stillwater Mining made profit in 1Q

  May 4, 2010 4:34 PM

  BILLINGS - Stillwater Mining Company had a better first quarter than this time last year. The company is reporting 2010 first quarter net profits of $13.4 million, compared a loss of $11.7 million in 2009. Stillwater Chairman and CEO, Francis McAllister says dramatic improvements in mining productivity and reductions... more »

• Butte miners react to WV mine tragedy

  April 13, 2010 11:01 AM

  BUTTE - Federal investigators were in West Virginia Monday to try to figure out what caused the worst U.S. mine disaster in 40 years. Across the country, miners in Butte shared their reactions to the tragedy and some insight into mining. "It is a terrible thing to have... more »

• West Virginia mine rescue efforts halted again

  April 9, 2010 11:12 AM

  MONTCOAL, WV - The mine rescue operation in West Virginia has suffered another major setback, but the families are now hoping that a camera dropped from above will show the missing men were able to make it to an airtight chamber. Smoke that signaled fire forced rescuers to retreat... more »