Zortman Mining News Today

Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Christopher Abbott on June 23 ordered Gianforte to produce the records sought by Montana Environmental Information Center and Earthworks, both nonprofits active in mining issues.

When the governor’s office declined to turn them over, citing an executive communications privilege and an attorney-client privilege, the groups filed a lawsuit.

Two environmental groups are positioned to receive previously undisclosed communications between Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Hecla, an Idaho-based company seeking to open two mines in northwestern Montana, nearly 18

Two environmental groups are positioned to receive previously undisclosed communications between Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Hecla, an Idaho-based company seeking to open two mines in northwestern Montana, nearly 18 months after requesting the documents.

A Bozeman man has submitted a second request to excavate rock in the Zortman Mining Complex to look for gold.