The Coeur d’Alene Mining District leads the world
in recorded silver production.

Since lode mining began here in 1884, the mines have produced over :

• 1.1 billion ounces of silver
• 8.5 million tons of lead
• 3.2 million tons of zinc
• ..and substantial amounts of gold, copper, antimony and cadmium.
• Total value of these metals is estimated at over $5.4 billion.

More than 90 mines are in the District. Eleven have produced over 3 million tons of ore each.
The district is home to the United States' :

• largest underground mine -- the Bunker Hill, with over 150 miles of  underground workings
• deepest mine -- the Star-Morning, over 7,900 feet deep
• richest silver mine -- the Sunshine, which has produced well over 350 million ounces of silver

* Idaho Geological Survey Bulletin 28, Bennett, Siems, Constantopoulos, 1989
** Springer, 1996

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Note: This map is for general illustration only. It may not be to exact scale, it is several years old, and claim ownership may change over time, so do not rely on it for precise current claim location or ownership. If you have a question on a company's claims, contact that company directly for information.

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