The federal government announced last week that the U.S. Forest Service approved a mining company’s exploration permit at an old mining site south of Libby. Idaho-based Hecla Mining Company will spend more than a decade determining whether the “world-class” copper and silver deposit presents a viable opportunity for future mining. “We are pleased to see […]| Daily Montanan
Silver found momentum in the first half of 2024, breaking through US$30 per ounce for the first time since 2012. The white metal's strong price gains came as high industrial demand met with precious metals investors entering the market amid global uncertainty and speculation of a rate cut from the U...| INN