Bunker Hill Mining: Historic Mine Rebooted for Critical Mineral Supply

June 18, 2025

Restarting silver, zinc, and lead production in Idaho to fuel clean energy and infrastructure demand

Why This Matters

Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (TSXV: BNKR | OTCQB: BHLL) is making a bold return to the forefront of U.S. mining by restarting its historic mine in Idaho’s Silver Valley. This past-producing asset, known for its century-long run of silver, zinc, and lead output, is now being modernized to help meet urgent demand for minerals crucial to the clean energy transition and defense supply chains.

With production targeted to begin soon, Bunker Hill is focused on efficiently delivering concentrates to the U.S. market while minimizing its environmental footprint. Supported by strategic backing from Teck Metals and an already permitted, construction-ready site, the company is using its deep database of historical drill results to fast-track high-grade silver zones.

Bunker Hill’s restart is more than a comeback—it’s a case study in how legacy mining infrastructure can be repurposed to meet modern strategic needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Restarting one of America’s most productive historical silver-zinc mines
  • Supplying critical minerals like silver, zinc, and lead for batteries, solar, and defense
  • Fully permitted and supported by established infrastructure
  • Backed by strategic partner Teck Metals and a strong ESG framework
  • Using advanced data modeling to target high-grade resources

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