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Idaho

Idaho is a state in the north-western United States. Its capital and largest city is Boise. The state's economy is anchored by agriculture, technology, tourism and natural resource extraction, with mining playing a historically significant role. Idaho is a major producer of potatoes, wheat, dairy products and trout, while its technology sector has grown substantially around the Boise metropolitan area. The state possesses significant mineral resources, including phosphate, silver, lead, zinc, antimony, tungsten and gold, with mining districts such as the Coeur d'Alene region having produced substantial quantities of precious and base metals over more than a century. Idaho's critical minerals endowment has attracted renewed exploration interest as global demand for battery metals and strategic materials has intensified. The state is also home to extensive wilderness areas and national forests, which support timber production and outdoor recreation. Idaho operates under a republican form of government with a bicameral legislature. Its population is concentrated in the south-western corridor along Interstate 84, while much of the central and northern portions remain sparsely populated and mountainous. The state's resource base and business-friendly regulatory environment continue to underpin its relevance to mining and energy investment.

Idaho News


Sunshine mine, in Idaho
US emerging miner Sunshine Silver raises $270m in NYSE initial public offering
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

US silver miner Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining ​Company raised $270-million in its initial public offering (IPO) on NYSE om Wednesday, joining a growing number of companies rushing to seize... 


Idaho landscape
Perpetua secures $2.9bn loan from US Export-Import Bank that fully funds Stibnite project
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Perpetua Resources Corporation has secured a $2.9-billion senior secured long-term loan with the US’ Export-Import Bank (EXIM), which will support development of the Stibnite gold... 


US flag and periodic table symbol for silver
Sunshine mine, US
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver mine in northern Idaho, in the US. 


Tools carrying the Sunshine name
Sunshine Silver files for IPO as it advances Idaho mine's return to production
12th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company (SSMRC), which is working to revitalise the Sunshine Complex in Idaho's Silver Valley, has applied to the US Securities and Exchange Commission... 


Bunker Hill drill core
Bunker Hill on track for June restart, finds new veins early in drill programme
5th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Idaho-based Bunker Hill Mining Corporation is on track to restart operations at the Bunker Hill mine in June with 93% of pre-production activities having been completed, while underground... 


Madison mine
American Pacific Mining secures two contractors for large-scale drilling in Montana
4th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-based American Pacific Mining Corporation has secured drilling contracts with two contractors to complete Phase 1 of a combined reverse circulation and diamond core drill programme on its... 


Resolution Minerals to raise A$20m to accelerate US critical minerals strategy
Resolution Minerals to raise A$20m to accelerate US critical minerals strategy
23rd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Resolution Minerals has received firm commitments to raise about A$20-million, before costs, through a two-tranche placement of shares to institutional and sophisticated investors at... 


Gold and copper sample images
NevGold upsizes private placement to C$42m to advance US gold projects
21st April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Owing to strong demand, TSX-V-listed mining exploration and development company NevGold has agreed with investment firm Clarus Securities to increase the size of its previously announced... 


Resolution steps into Fast-41 lane for Antimony Ridge
Resolution steps into Fast-41 lane for Antimony Ridge
8th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Resolution Minerals on Tuesday announced the inclusion of its Antimony Ridge project in the US Federal Fast-41 permitting programme, a move expected to accelerate approvals and advance... 


Pioneer partners with Mineral Technologies on US tungsten project
7th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pioneer Minerals has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mineral Technologies USA to advance development of its Springfield critical minerals project in Idaho. The companies... 


Mining machinery at the Stibnite project
Stibnite gold project, US – update
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Perpetua Resources will notify Congress of a proposed $2.7-billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank (Exim) to help finance the project. 


Image of US flag and periodic table symbols for silver and antimony
Sunshine silver/antimony mining and refining project, US
27th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company plans to revive the silver mines in Idaho and build the country’s only large-scale, permitted antimony refinery. 


Idaho streamlines Black Pine's permitting with Fast-41
Idaho streamlines Black Pine's permitting with Fast-41
20th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The state of Idaho has aligned its permitting timelines with the US federal Fast-41 framework, signalling a shift towards more coordinated mine approvals in the US, reports project developer... 


Bunker Hill CFO exits as miner moves to US-based executive team
10th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Bunker Hill Mining said on Tuesday announced changes to its finance leadership as the company moved to concentrate its executive team in the US ahead of the planned restart of the... 


Pentagon sought fresh supply of 13 critical minerals day before Iran attack
Pentagon sought fresh supply of 13 critical minerals day before Iran attack
5th March 2026 By: Reuters

The US military asked mining companies last Friday to help boost domestic supplies of 13 critical minerals used to ​make semiconductors, weapons and other products, a document reviewed by Reuters... 


Hecla doubles exploration budget
Hecla doubles exploration budget
16th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner Hecla plans to nearly double its investment in exploration and predevelopment, with the goal of replacing or exceeding yearly reserve depletion. The company has earmarked... 


Image of US flag and periodic table symbols for gold and silver
DeLamar heap-leach gold project, US – update
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Integra Resources has secured a defined and accelerated federal permitting schedule, reducing regulatory uncertainty and supporting progress towards a construction-ready profile. 


Integra on accelerated federal permitting path for DeLamar
Integra on accelerated federal permitting path for DeLamar
13th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Integra Resources has secured a clearly defined and accelerated federal permitting schedule for its DeLamar heap leach gold-silver project in Idaho, US, materially reducing... 


Image of gold beads
Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Liberty Gold has reached a major permitting milestone for the project. 


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