Jack Waite Mine

Past ProducerSilver, Lead, ZincUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateIdaho, Montana
CountyShoshone, Sanders
Coordinates47.66399, -115.74444

Commodities

PrimarySilver, Lead, Zinc
SecondaryCopper
TertiaryGold

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeUnderground
Deposit TypeVein, Polymetallic, Coeur d' Alene
First Production1918
Last Production1969
Discovery Year1884
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10078310

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.