Production decreases, revenue increases at gold mine in South Dakota’s Black Hills

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 20, 2026

Words: 276

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Gold production was down slightly last year at South Dakota’s only active, large-scale gold mine, but revenue soared higher with the price of gold, according to a new annual report.

Chicago-based Coeur Mining owns the Wharf Mine in the northern Black Hills near the city of Lead and the Terry Peak Ski Area. The mine produced 97,327 ounces of gold last year, about 700 ounces less than 2024.

The company sold $334.1 million …

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