A federal bankruptcy court judge recently dismissed Montana Tunnels' ongoing attempt to reorganize financially under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The shut-down open-pit mine's reclamation remains in limbo.

In December 2022, Montana Tunnels filed for Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy protection." The Department of Environmental Quality, meanwhile, holds about half of the $40 million reclamation cost.

Two of the biggest challenges were the Wickes Tunnel about six miles north of Boulder, at 6,300 feet a huge undertaking, and the 1,280-foot Woodville Tunnel near Butte. Nine trestles in 4.5 miles ...

In December 2022, Montana Tunnels filed for Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy protection." The Department of Environmental Quality, meanwhile, holds about half of the $40 million reclamation cost.