About the Board
The Board meets as needed or as called by the chairperson or a majority of the members. Depending upon the issues before the Board, the meetings may be held in various locations throughout the State as per the Montana Code Annotated (90-6-301 through 331, MCA).
All meetings are open to the public and are announced on the State of Montana e-Calendar. Public comment on any public matter that is within the jurisdiction of the Board will be allowed at all Board meetings.
The opportunity for public comment will be reflected on the meeting agenda and incorporated into the official minutes of the meeting. Board meetings are held at facilities that are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person needing reasonable accommodations must notify the Hard Rock Mining Impact Board at
2023 Metal Mines License Tax Allocations
The Hard Rock Mining Impact Board has set the following date for an upcoming meeting.
Previous Hard Rock Mining Impact Board Meetings
2025 Biennium
November 30, 2023 Minutes (Coming Soon), Audio and Meeting Binder
Supplemental public comment: PDF
2023 Biennium
August 15, 2022 Minutes, Audio and Meeting Binder
September 24, 2021 Minutes, Audio and Meeting Binder
July 7, 2021 Minutes, Audio and Meeting Binder
2021 Biennium
May 17, 2021 Minutes, Audio and Meeting Binder
April 19, 2021 Minutes, Audio and Meeting Binder
October 20, 2020 Minutes and Meeting Binder
October 30, 2019 Minutes and Meeting Binder
October 10, 2019 Minutes and Meeting Binder
2019 Biennium
May 31, 2019 Minutes and Meeting Binder
December 10, 2018 Minutes and Meeting Binder
Montana Appointee Handbook
Mark S. Thompson
Butte, MT 59701
District 1
mark.thompson@mt.gov
Qualifications: Impact Area and Representative of the hard-rock mining industry
Term: January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025
Clint Rech
Harlowton, MT 59036
District 2
clint.rech@mt.gov
Qualifications: Representative of a financial institution
Term: January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025
Jay Baum
Columbus, MT 59019
District 1
Qualifications: Impact Area and Elected School District Trustee
Term: November 20, 2023 to January 1, 2027
Ray Sheldon
Huntley, MT 59037
District 2
ray.sheldon@mt.gov
Qualifications: Public Member
Term: January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025
Brent Teske
Libby, MT 59923
District 1
Qualifications: Impact Area and County Commissioner
Term: November 20, 2023 to January 1, 2027