TENTATIVE TIMETABLE & KEY FUTURE DATES

 
   

November 2005

-- Shaft sinking completed into the mine area

 
   
December 2005

-- Shaft construction completed, hoist installation begins

-- Underground area preparation begins

 
   
June 2006

-- Site Work begins

-- Hoist Installation Complete

-- 85% Completion of Capital Campaign (goal)

 
   

August - December 2006

-- Visitor Center construction begins

-- MSHA training for staff

-- Parking lot constructed

-- MSHA Safety Training for all staff completed

-- Exhibit Installation Begins

 
   
January 2007

-- Temporary Visitor's Center Completed

-- Advanced  Group Reservations Accepted

 
   
April 2007
-- General Admission Tickets Available
 
-- Permanent Visitor's Center Construction Begins   


 
December 2007
-- Permanent Visitor's Center Completed