Bunker Hill Advances Toward June 2026 Mine Restart and Launches Largest Drilling Program Since 1981

Bunker Hill Mining ( (TSE:BNKR) ) has shared an announcement.

Bunker Hill Mining says construction and commissioning of its Bunker Hill zinc-silver-lead mine in Idaho is about 85% complete and on track for a restart and first concentrate production in June 2026, supported by sufficient underground stockpiles for the initial months and the arrival of new Caterpillar mining equipment. The project has logged 40 months without a lost-time injury, while mechanical work on the tailings filter plant is finished, and the company has clarified the structure of units issued in its recent equity offering.

The miner is also launching a major exploration push, contracting Timberline Drilling for more than 25,000 feet of drilling starting in April 2026 to test higher-grade silver targets on both the Bunker Hill and Ranger Page properties in a multi-phase program running through 2026. Described as the largest drilling campaign at Bunker Hill since the mine closed in 1981, the initiative could expand the resource base and enhance mine economics as the operation approaches its planned restart, with the company pledging further updates as key milestones are met.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BNKR) stock is a Sell with a C$5.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bunker Hill Mining stock, see the TSE:BNKR Stock Forecast page.

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More about Bunker Hill Mining

Bunker Hill Mining Corp. is an American mineral exploration and development company focused on revitalizing the historic Bunker Hill zinc, lead, and silver mine in northern Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene mining district. The company concentrates its efforts on this single high-potential asset, aiming to apply modern exploration techniques and sustainable development practices to responsibly unlock the mineral wealth of the Silver Valley while maximizing shareholder value.

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Current Market Cap: C$221.2M

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