Bunker Hill Mining Gains Ground in Idaho Water Dispute

The decision marks a turning point in a dispute dating back to 2021 concerning the management of contaminated water within Idaho’s Silver Valley. By granting summary judgment on key points, the court cleared a path for Bunker Hill to pursue its own contribution claim under CERCLA. This allows the company to seek cost recovery from Crescent for the remediation of water shared across their respective mining sites.

Bunker Hill, currently focused on restarting its silver-lead-zinc operations, intends to keep the pressure on its neighbor. While a small set of Crescent’s claims remains active, the court's rejection of the primary drainage demands significantly reduces the scope of the upcoming trial.