From 1876 to 2001, Homestake Gold Mine mined more than 40 million ounces of gold, making it the deepest and most productive gold mine in the Western Hemisphere before closing in 2002.
Based on South Dakota's science standards, our education specialists work to create and advance innovative educational programming at the local, state and national levels.
The Communications Office gives updates on the progress at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, including educational programming, science experiments, meetings and events.