Current & Historic Mining Activity

For more information about geology, historic and current mining areas, gold and silver and other metals, see GeoNote 40, as well as earlier GeoNotes and the Pamphlet Series of the Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology, available through the Survey's Moscow office. Mine histories of many properties are also available in the Staff Report publications.

After the Survey canvasses current mining activity each year, the results are presented at the December convention of the American Exploration and Mining Association (formerly Northwest Mining Association). Written summaries are compiled and provided to the United States Geological Survey Minerals Information Office for publication with their annual Minerals Yearbook chapters for Idaho. Annual Idaho annual mining review drafts are prepared by the Idaho Geological Survey that contain information about exploration, remediation efforts, legislation, production, and other activities for the year concerning the mining industry in Idaho. Some drafts are published as Staff Reports, and some have been printed as Mining Engineering articles. Many annual mining review manuscripts remain unpublished, and may be incomplete (lacking table of contents, index, etc.). None of the visual presentations have been published.

The Survey is currently in the process of releasing unpublished annual mining review materials to the public. As these are prepared, they will be made available through the links below. Contact Christopher Tate in the Moscow office (208-885-7540, ctate@uidaho.edu) to inquire about annual mining review material not yet available for download, or any questions or problems locating specific information.

For more details about mining, exploration, prospecting, and mineral resources, contact Dr. Virginia Gillerman in the Boise Branch Office of the Survey (208-332-4420, vgillerm@uidaho.edu).

Note: The Survey is not a regulatory agency. Environmental permitting and monitoring is handled by the federal land management agencies, Idaho Department of Lands, and other state and federal agencies.

Idaho annual mining review (Regional Development) files

2022

Idaho mining and exploration, 2022 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S

2021

Idaho mining and exploration, 2021 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S

2020

Idaho mining and exploration, 2020 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S

2019

Idaho mining and exploration, 2019 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S

2018

Idaho mining and exploration, 2018 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S

2017

Idaho mining and exploration, 2017 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S

2016

Idaho mining and exploration, 2016 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.

2015

Idaho mining and exploration, 2015 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.

2014

Idaho mining and exploration, 2014 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.

2013

Idaho Mining and Exploration, 2013 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-15-2), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2015
Idaho mining and exploration, 2013 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
The new face of mining in Idaho- a 2013 update with historical perspective (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.

2012

Idaho Mining and Exploration, 2012 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-15-1), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2015
Idaho: mining and exploration, 2012 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Idaho mining and exploration, 2012 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.

2011

Idaho Mining and Exploration, 2011 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-12-3), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2012
Idaho mining and exploration, 2011 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.

2010

Idaho Mining and Exploration, 2010 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-11-1), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2011
Idaho mining and exploration 2010 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Presentation on mine operations in northern Idaho (Visual presentation), unknown

2009

Idaho Mining and Exploration, 2009 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-10-5), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2010
Idaho mining and exploration 2009 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.

2008

Idaho Mining and Exploration, 2008 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-09-5), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2009
Idaho mining and exploration, 2008 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Idaho mining and exploration, 2008 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
Annual review 2008: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2009
Idaho mining and exploration, 2007-2008 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.

2007

Idaho mining and exploration, 2007 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Idaho mining and exploration, 2007 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.

2006

Idaho mining and exploration 2006 (Visual presentation), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S., Weaver, M.J.
Idaho mining and exploration, 2006 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., Weaver, M.J.

2005

Idaho mining and exploration, 2005 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S., n.d
Idaho mining and exploration, 2005 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Weaver, M.J., Bennett, E.H.
Idaho BLM AML Program (Visual presentation), unknown

2004

Idaho mining and exploration 2004 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Idaho mining and exploration, 2004 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., Weaver, M.J.

2003

Idaho mining and exploration 2003 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Idaho mining and exploration, 2003 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.

2002

Idaho exploration and mining 2002 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Mining and exploration in Idaho, 2002 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
Annual review 2002: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2003

2001

Idaho mining and exploration 2001 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Exploration in Idaho-2001 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
Annual review 2001: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2002

2000

Mining in Idaho 2000 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
Mining and exploration in Idaho 2000 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Exploration in Idaho-2000 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S.
Annual review 2000: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., 2001

1999

1999 Developments in Idaho's mineral industry (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Exploration in Idaho-1999 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
Annual review 1999: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 2000
Mining, minerals, and the environment in Idaho, 1999 [incomplete draft] (Other unpublished), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S.

1998

Idaho Geological Survey (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Exploration in Idaho-1998 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
Annual review 1998: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 1999

1997

Idaho Geological Survey (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Exploration in Idaho 1997 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
Annual review 1997: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 1998

1996

Idaho mining and exploration 1996 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S.
Exploration in Idaho 1996 (Other unpublished), Gillerman, V.S.
Annual review 1996: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., 1997

1995

Mining, Minerals, and the Environment in Idaho, 1995 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-97-23), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S., 1997
Mining exploration envionment Idaho 1995 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
Annual review 1995: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 1996

1994

Mining, Minerals, and the Environment in Idaho, 1994 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-97-22), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S., 1997
Mining and minerals Idaho 1994 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
State activities 1994: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 1995

1993

Mining, Minerals, and the Environment in Idaho, 1993 (Idaho Geological Survey publication S-94-1), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S., 1994
Mining and the environment Idaho 1993 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
State activities 1993: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 1994

1992

Mines and exploration in Idaho 1992 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
State activities 1992: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 1993
Mining and minerals in Idaho, 1992 (Unpublished Manuscript), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S.

1991

Regional developments Idaho 1991 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
State activities 1991: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 1992
Mining and minerals in Idaho (Unpublished Manuscript), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S.

1990

Industrial minerals Idaho 1990 (Visual presentation), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H.
State activities 1990: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Gillerman, V.S., Bennett, E.H., 1991
Mining and minerals in Idaho (Unpublished Manuscript), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S.

1989

Regional developments mining and minerals Idaho (Visual presentation), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S.
State activities 1989: Idaho (Mining Engineering), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S., 1990
Mining and minerals in Idaho (Unpublished Manusrcipt), Bennett, E.H., Gillerman, V.S

1988

Minerals, mining and energy in Idaho, 1988 (unpublished draft), unknown
[State activities 1988] Idaho (Mining Engineering), Bennett, E.H., Mitchell, V.M., 1989

1987

A review of the mining industry of Idaho in 1987 (California Mining Journal), Bennett, E.H., Mitchell, V.E., 1988
Minerals, mining and energy in Idaho, 1987 (unpublished draft), unknown
[Exploration 1987] Idaho (Mining Engineering), Bennett, E.H., Mitchell, V.E., 1988

1986

Minerals mining and energy in Idaho 1986 (unpublished draft), Bennett, E.H.

1985

Minerals, mining, and energy in Idaho, 1985 (Idaho Geological Survey publication I-41), Bennett, E.H., Miller, M.M., Rice, W.L., Markland, T.R., Pitman, W.R., Peterson, J.G, 1987

1984

Developments in minerals, mining, and energy in Idaho (Idaho Geological Survey publication I-40), Bennett, E.H., Miller, M.M., Rice, W.L., Markland, T.R., Pitman, W.R., Peterson, J.G., 1986

1983

Developments in minerals, mining, and energy in Idaho for 1983 (Idaho Geological Survey publication T-85-1), Bennett, E.H., Miller, M.M., Rice, W.L., Markland, T.R., Pitman, W.R., Peterson, J.G., 1985

1982

Developments in minerals, mining, and energy in Idaho for 1982 (Idaho Geological Survey publication T-83-7), Bennett, E.H., Miller, M.M., Markland, T.R., Pitman, W.R., Carrillo, F.V., Peterson, J.G., 1983

1981

Development in minerals, mining, and energy in Idaho for 1981 (Idaho Geological Survey Gem State Geological Review R-7), Bennett, E.H., Miller, M.M., Rice, W.L., Markland, T.R., Pitman, W.R., Peterson, J.G, 1982

Resources in the phosphoria formation, Southeastern Idaho (unpublished presentation manuscript), Bonnichsen, Bill, 1981

1980

Development in minerals, mining, and energy in Idaho for 1980 (Idaho Geological Survey publication R-4), Bennett, E.H., Miller, M.M., Markland, T.R., Pitman, W.R., Lockard, D.W., Peterson, J.G., 1981
Developments in minerals, mining, and energy in Idaho for 1980 (Idaho Geological Survey Gem State Geological Review), Bennett, E.H, Maynard, M.M., Markland, T.R., Pitman, W.R., Lockard, D.W., Peterson, J.G., 1981
The mineral industry of Idaho-1980 (Idaho Geological Survey publication R-6), Bennett, E.H., Miller, M.M., Rice, W.L., Markland, T.R., Pitman, W.R., Peterson, J.G, 1981

1979

Developments in minerals, mining, energy, and water resources in Idaho for 1979 (Idaho Geological Survey T-80-12), Bennett, E.H, Harbour, J.L., Maynard, M.M., Markland, T.R., Clapp, D.W., Lockard, D.W., Peterson, J.G., 1980

1978

Developments in minerals, mining, and energy reources in Idaho for 1978 (Idaho Geological Survey publication T-79-7), Bennett, E.H., Harbour, J.L., Savage, C.N., Miller, M.M., Zieorld, A.D., Lockard, D.W., 1979

1977

Develoments in minerals, mining, and energy resources in Idaho for 1977 (Idaho Geological Survey publication T-78-1), Savage, C.N., Bennett, E.H., Maynard, M.M., 1978

1976

Mineral, mining, and energy resources development trends in Idaho (unpublished draft), Savage, C.N, Miller, M.M., Maley, T.S.
Mineral, mining, and energy resources development trends in Idaho (alternate unpublished draft), Savage, C.N, Miller, M.M., Maley, T.S.

1975

Regional Developments Paper (unpublished draft), unknown

1974

Mining and exploration activity (unpublished draft), Bond, John

1973

New mineral developments in Idaho (unpublished draft), Reid, R.R.

1972

Mining and Idaho's environment (visual presentation), The Idaho Mining Association
Mining and Idaho's environment (visual presentation notes), The Idaho Mining Association

1971

Mining and Idaho: a slide presentation about Idaho's minerals industry (visual presentation), The Idaho Mining Association
Mining and Idaho: a slide presentation about Idaho's minerals industry (visual presentation notes), The Idaho Mining Association

1968

New mine developments in Idaho (presentation draft), Teske, A.J.

1965

Outlook for growth and expansion of the Idaho mining industry (presentation draft), Ried, R.R.

Idaho State Mine Inspector Reports

1920

Twenty-second Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1920 Bell, R.N., 1921

1919

Twenty-first Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1919 Bell, R.N., 1920

1918

Twentieth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1918 Bell, R.N., 1919

1917

Ninetheenth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1917 Bell, R.N., 1918

1916

Eighteenth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1916 Bell, R.N., 1917

1915

Seventeenth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1915 Bell, R.N., 1916

1914

Sixteenth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1914 Bell, R.N., 1915

1913

Fifteenth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1913 Bell, R.N., 1914

1912

Fourteenth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1912 Bell, R.N., 1913

1911

Thirteenth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1911` Bell, R.N., 1912

1910

Twelfth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1910 Moore, F.C., 1910

1909

Eleventh Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1909 Moore, F.C., 1909

1908

Tenth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1908 Bell, R.N., 1908

1907

Ninth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1907 Bell, R.N., 1907

1906

Eighth Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1906 Bell, R.N., 1906

1905

Seventh Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho for the Year 1905 Bell, R.N., 1905

1904

Report of the Mining Districts of Idaho for the Year 1904 Bell, R.N., 1904

1903

Report of the Mining Districts of Idaho for the Year 1903 Bell, Robert, 1903

1902

Mining Districts of Idaho 1902 Jacobs, M.H., 1902

1901

Mining Industry of Idaho 1901 Jacobs, M.H., 1901

1900

Mining Industry of Idaho Czizek, J.A., 1900

1899

Mining Industry of Idaho Czizek, J.A., 1900