Elkhorn owes Jefferson County nearly $2 million in taxes on the Montana Tunnels mine. Imeson said that bill was incurred by the mine's previous operator, and that this round of funding will go to ...

82 laid off at Montana Tunnels Mine. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 64°F. Monday, June 16th 2025 ... The mine is the second largest taxpayer in Jefferson County, ...

Meanwhile, the company owes Jefferson County about $4.9 million in back taxes on the mine property and $2.8 million in mining tax, according to Jefferson County Treasurer Terri Kunz.