Shoshone's Mining History
Shoshone Silver Mining Company was founded by the late Irvin Scheller in 1969 as a silver exploration, development and production company based in North Idaho. Shoshone operated its three Lakeview District Mines and Lakeview Mill successfully producing silver, gold and base metals for much of the two decades that followed. As silver prices declined into the early 1990's, Shoshone closed much of its production and shifted its policy towards acquiring new properties and diversifying its interest. Mr. Scheller's founding work of Shoshone has resulted in many successful years for the company, laying a sure foundation for now and years to come.
Officers and Management
Lex Smith, President and Director
Mr. Smith and Shoshone Silver Mining Company are expert mining consultants
to the Mining Law Department of the Lehman,
Lee and Xu Law Firm, based in Beijing, the largest law firm in China.
Mr. Smith has been a consultant and project manager in the United States
for the Lehman Firm for over 10 years. Additionally, Mr. Smith has been closely
involved with several mining companies and mining projects in the Pacific
Northwest since 1993, and has served as President of the Silver
Valley Mining Association since its inception in 2003.
Carol Stephan, Chairman, Board of Directors and Corporate Chairman
Ms. Stephan has over 30 years of experience in the mining and timber industries and serves as Corporate Secretary and Treasurer for several small mining companies in the Coeur d'Alene, ID and Spokane, WA areas. Ms. Stephan has a degree in Business and currently owns and operates several successful businesses in Idaho.