Garnet Project-Nancy Hanks Mine

AbandonedGold OreUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateMontana
CountyGranite
Nearest TownGarnet
Coordinates46.82528, -113.33805

Commodities

PrimaryGold Ore
SecondarySilver Ore

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorGrantHartford Corp.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2402583

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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