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A Lasting Legacy: 25 Years after ASARCO in East Helena

Former workers and cleanup leaders say the site’s 14 million-ton slag pile and contaminated soil still shape East Helena’s future.

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This special on the 25th anniversary of the ASARCO smelter closing in East Helena hears from the past employees, takes a look at the history of the smelter, the impacts to both the community and the environment, and what's next for the former ASARCO properties.A Lasting Legacy: 25 Years after ASARCO in East Helena A Lasting Legacy: 25 years after ASARCOFormer smeltermen remember time at ASARCO ASARCO smeltermen tour site for first time since the…

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KTVH broke the news on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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