Hecla Mine

Past ProducerSilver, LeadUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateIdaho
CountyShoshone
Coordinates47.51847, -115.81742

Commodities

PrimarySilver, Lead
SecondaryCopper, Zinc
TertiaryGold

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
TypeUnderground
Deposit TypeHYDROTHERMAL REPLACEMENT VEIN
First Production1897
Discovery Year1885
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10078357

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.

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