Bunker Hill Ships First Ore as Idaho Mine Rebuild Reaches Key Milestone

Published: Jun 30, 2026 10:18

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Bunker Hill Mining has announced the shipment of the first ore from its rebuilt Bunker Hill mine in Idaho, marking a major milestone in the project's restart. The company said mining and processing activities will be ramped up progressively, with the concentrator expected to reach its nameplate capacity in 2027. Bunker Hill is a historic polymetallic mine producing primarily silver, lead and zinc, with associated copper mineralization. The restart will strengthen North America's critical minerals supply chain by adding new production capacity as the operation ramps up.

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