Montana Mining Day
Established through House Bill 203, Montana Mining Day is recognized each year on February 9. With the support of the Montana Legislature, we proudly honor Montana's rich mining heritage and the industry's ongoing contributions to our economy, communities, and way of life.
Celebrate Montana
Mining Day
February 9, 2026
Join us in celebrating Montana's mining heritage by attending an event near you!
Montana Mining Day Commemoration and Proclamation
Butte Silver Bow Court House, 9 AM
155 West Granite Street, Butte, MT
A one-hour Montana Mining Day commemoration featuring remarks from industry leaders, educators, and community partners, concluding with the official proclamation by the Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive, J.P. Gallagher.
Montana Mining Day Proclamation Signing & Bell Ringing
Philipsburg Court House, 11 AM
220 N. Sansome Street, Philipsburg, MT
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The Mayor of Philipsburg marks Montana Mining Day with a proclamation signing and ceremonial bell ringing.
Montana Mining Association Open House
Montana Mining Association Building, 2-5 PM
1 South Dakota Street, Helena, MT
Join us for an open house at the Montana Mining Association's new building.
Virtual Mine Tours
Explore Montana's mining story through a series of engaging virtual tours and videos. From copper mining at Montana Resources in Butte to the historic exhibits and underground experiences at World Museum of Mining, these videos showcase how Montana's resources are developed and preserved and highlight the people, processes, and innovation behind each operation.
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Thank you to Jessica Scanlan of Mine Life Media for producing these videos and helping tell our story through thoughtful, engaging media.
Drift and Tales Podcast
World Museum of Mining
Butte, MT
In a special episode of Drifts & Tales, the podcast sits down with Matt Vincent, Executive Director of the Montana Mining Association, to discuss Montana's first Miners Day. Learn more.
Montana Mining Hall of Fame
The Montana Mining Hall of Fame is returning in 2026 through a partnership between the World Museum of Mining and the Montana Mining Association. This renewed Hall of Fame will honor the miners, engineers, geologists, and leaders who shaped Montana's mining legacy. Your support helps preserve these stories for generations to come.
Thank you to our 2026 Mining Day sponsors!
Montana Mining Day would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Thank you for your partnership and for helping recognize the importance of mining in Montana.
