Speakers

Andrew Brackebusch, John Swallow, and Rob Morgan // New Jersey Mining Company

The Golden Chest: Underground Operations at Idaho's Largest Producing Gold Mine

Modern mining operations started at the Golden Chest with New Jersey Mining Company in the early 2000s. Since then, more that $14M has been invested in infrastructure, exploration, and development. Underground operations account for approximately 2,000 troy ounces of gold production per year with increased production on the horizon. The Idaho Vein is currently being mined in the Skookum Shoot by underhand cut and fill methods using cemented rockfill for support.


About the Presenters

Andrew Brackebusch is a fifth-generation Idahoan and a third-generation mining engineer. He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2016 from the University of Idaho. Andrew then attended Montana Tech and received an MS in Mining Engineering in 2018. He currently works for New Jersey Mining Company at the Golden Chest mine where he supports mining operations as the onsite engineer.

John Swallow is a successful business owner and entrepreneur in the mining, real estate, and high-tech industries. Among his industry accomplishments, John co-founded and helped guide a core drilling company from a small operation into a successful industry service provider having over 100 employees. With a focus on the long game, John has an impressive track record of investment return, job creation, and community involvement.

Rob Morgan has more than 21 years of exploration experience, including 19 years focused on gold exploration, 11 of which were in Northern Idaho and Montana. Having worked for some of the world’s leading gold exploration and mining companies, Rob is practiced in designing, implementing, and managing large exploration programs for gold, silver, base metals, and rare earth elements. His technical work includes geologic mapping, drill hole logging, and compiling and interpreting multiple data sets for target identification. 

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