Restarting a historic silver-lead-zinc mine in Idaho with H1 2026 production target
Bunker Hill Mining is executing a restart of a major polymetallic deposit in Kellogg, Idaho, targeting first production in H1 2026. The hiring velocity is accelerating across operations roles, with nine open positions and a leadership focus on safety programs, MSHA compliance, and operator excellence — reflecting the capital and operational intensity of bringing a dormant mine back online. Stack remains industrial-standard (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Project), signaling a capital-project-driven organization with classical ERP discipline rather than tech-forward operations.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Metallurgist
Bunker Hill Mining owns and is redeveloping the Bunker Hill Silver-Lead-Zinc Mine, one of North America's oldest polymetallic assets, located in Kellogg, Idaho. The company is restarting underground operations targeting H1 2026, with plans to produce clean zinc and lead concentrates alongside significant silver byproduct. The restart strategy prioritizes modern mining methods, ESG compliance, and environmental stewardship. Over time, the company aims to build a diversified precious and critical metals portfolio supporting the global energy transition. A 51–200 person team, led by an experienced management group including a Chief Metallurgist, manages capital-intensive mine restart and district-wide exploration.
H1 2026 is the target restart date for the Bunker Hill Silver-Lead-Zinc Mine in Kellogg, Idaho, with plans to produce zinc and lead concentrates and silver byproduct.
Yes. Nine roles are currently open across operations (6), engineering (1), finance (1), and other functions, with hiring velocity accelerating and all positions based in the United States.
Safety program implementation, MSHA regulatory compliance, and operator excellence are the top priorities across ten active projects, alongside production forecasting and budget management.
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