Co-sponsored the Hannah Slough steelhead spawning habitat protection project along the Salmon River, near Challis. A model operation in the areas of reclamation, environmental protection and stewardship including special environmental and community projects. New activities include expanded environmental monitoring, updated interim and final closure plans, review of bonding requirements, and further analyses of the tailings impoundment. Strict water quality standards are maintained and are reviewed by state and federal agencies. 42 different parameters are tested regularly to meet federal Clean Water Act, Clean Drinking Water Act and other water quality requirements.
Concurrent reclamation ensures mined areas are continuously restored.
Catchment Basins and Sediment Barriers control siltation runoff into streams. 8500 Idahoans benefit from Thompson Creek Mine Community Support Annual Four Year Scholarships Awarded to 4 graduating seniors - Challis High School. Generous support to local non-profit and community organizations and programs Employees active throughout the community, serving in various community groups, in the schools and in service organizations.