Gold was the first attraction, but late in the 1500s the Portuguese became obsessed with the idea that there were silver mines in Africa.

As you watch a production at the Opera House or walk through the nearby saloon, you may question your reality. Is this a dream? Have you somehow slipped back in time to the 19 th century? No, neither ...

For many who attended the Montana Land Board’s October 2025 meeting, the final vote to approve the Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement was a triumphant moment.

Platina has significantly expanded its exploration footprint in the world-class Laverton gold district of WA by acquiring Mt ...

After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines ...

Since 2017, Paramount Gold has been planning to use cyanide to extract gold and silver out of hundreds of acres of Eastern ...

Montana towns have stories and legends and a few inside jokes. But don’t forget the nicknames. Some of them make sense.

A deadline looms for the state's utilities to ditch coal power. This wind farm, a Puget Sound Energy facility, will only ...

These 19 historical sites reflect the period of transition when European building ways and property ownership ideas marked a land long in use by Native Americans.

Places like Matt’s Place Diner in Butte and The Mint Bar in Belgrade are known for their versions, and locals swear by them ...

Jim Killoy's bone deep interest in Butte's mining history began early and his knowledge has grown until he is a recognized authority who generously shares his expertise.

Federal program would support Montana Mining Association's Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Extraction Demonstration project ...