Mining, Environment and Historical Change - A history of mining in Idaho's Silver Valley.
Idaho Public Television documentaries:
Mining Idaho - Gold and silver drew Euro-Americans to the state of Idaho 150 years ago. Mining continues to hold a firm grip on parts of Idaho’s economy. What is the future of mining in Idaho especially in light of associated environmental concerns?
Gold Rush Days and Ghost Towns - Gold fever struck Idaho in 1860. Overnight towns sprang up and transformed the wilderness into Idaho. Yet just as quickly, the boom faded in many places, leaving behind ghost towns. Check out the mining heritage in Idaho.