Responsible Mining
Coeur Wharf
If it’s not grown, it’s mined. That’s an important fact to keep in mind when thinking about a mine like Coeur Wharf in Lead. Environmental Manager, Jasmine McCauley offered this thought exercise to demonstrate the point: “Think about your morning routine: your phone wakes you up, you walk on tiled floors, use metal fixtures in the bathroom, make coffee, and drive your car — all of this relies on mining.” From the technology in our pockets to the cars we drive, most of the things we depend on are made possible through mining.
Mining in the U.S. is different from many places in the world. Mines like Wharf are required to meet rigorous standards in both safety and environmental responsibility. “We usually go above and beyond those regulations,” said Ken Nelson, Regional General Manager. “We all live here in the Black Hills. We all love the Black Hills. We play in the Black Hills. We drink the water in the Hills and we eat a lot of things that are coming out of the Hills. It’s our playground. We don’t want to screw it up.”
Land reclamation is a visible sign of Coeur Wharf’s commitment to the Black Hills. “And we’re not looking at just five years or ten years; we’re looking out at the 20 or 30 year mark and asking ourselves, what’s going to be needed here,” said Shelly Rose, HR and Community Relations Manager at Coeur Wharf. Shelly went on to point out that Coeur Wharf’s commitment to environmental excellence also looks to the past. “There are historical impacts on the environment that we’re working to clean up. We’re investing the funds into that even though it’s not something we created; it’s on our property, and we want to do the right thing.”
Doing the right thing — that’s the approach at Coeur Wharf. From environmental practices, safety standards and being an outstanding member of the Black Hills community.
10928 Wharf Road
Lead, SD 57754
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