Revett Minerals Inc. was a Canada-based mineral exploration company focused on the development of the Rock Creek copper–silver project in northwest Montana, near the community of Troy. The company held two contiguous claim blocks covering approximately 19,600 hectares on the eastern limb of the Proterozoic Belt–Purcell basin, a geological belt known for its polymetallic mineralization. Revett’s principal asset, the Rock Creek deposit, consisted of copper, silver and gold mineralization hosted within steeply dipping sedimentary rocks.
The company’s core activities centered on exploration, resource delineation and the advancement of project studies aimed at defining and quantifying the Rock Creek deposit. Revett conducted systematic drilling campaigns, metallurgical testing and environmental baseline studies to support engineering, permitting and feasibility efforts. Through collaboration with consultants and local stakeholders, the company pursued the necessary federal, state and local approvals for mine development, while assessing infrastructure requirements such as power, water and transportation access.
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Revett Minerals maintained its U.S. operations through a wholly owned subsidiary based in Missoula, Montana. In January 2023, Revett Minerals was acquired by Hecla Mining Company, a leading precious metals producer, and its Rock Creek project was incorporated into Hecla’s development pipeline. Prior to the acquisition, Revett was governed by a board of directors and management team with experience in North American mining exploration and development.
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