Mine lays off workers after equipment failure

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 7, 2008 at 5:23 AM MDT

Story Updated: May 7, 2008 at 5:23 AM MDT

HELENA - Montana Tunnels Mine west of Jefferson City has temporarily laid off 150 workers after a crack was found in a large ball mill that grinds ore.

The mine's night crew discovered the crack early on April 27th, and the mill processing facility and the mine have been shut down at least until May 19th. The cylindrical ball mill grinds ore in preparation for a process that produces concentrates containing lead, zinc, silver and gold.

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