Models of Reclamation :   Baker Mountain Mine

The Baker Mountain mine was Kyanite Mining Corp.’s first mine and mineral processing plant. This facility was an active kyanite mine from the early 1920’s until the late 1970’s, when mining activities were discontinued. Today, a small amount of material is processed at this site, but despite this current activity, Baker Mountain is being transformed into a land reclamation showpiece.

Where once could be seen an active quarry, today a beautiful field and pasture exist. An area that was once used as the plant’s process water area has been transformed into over twenty acres of wetlands and recently won the National Mine Reclamation Award. Today, both of these areas are teeming with wildlife and are a testament to nature’s resilience when placed in the hands of a responsible corporate citizen.

Once all operational activities at this plant are halted, Kyanite Mining Corporation plans to restore the original plant structures and open the entire facility to the public as a mining museum and environmental education center.