By the mid-twentieth century, mining operations in Burke had slowed after the closure of several mines.
The last mine in Burke closed in 1991.
According to U.S. census data, there were a total of fifteen residents in Burke in 1990.

As of 2012, the Hecla Mining Company explored the potential of exploiting additional resource deposits in the Star mine.
As of December 31, 2012, Hecla invested $7 million in rehabilitation and exploration with published estimates suggesting the potential to recover in excess of 25 million ounces of silver from the site with significant zinc and lead deposits also present.
By the mid-twentieth century, mining operations in Burke had slowed after the closure of several mines. The last mine in Burke closed in 1991. According to U.S. census data, there were a total of fifteen residents in Burke in 1990.
As of 2012, the Hecla Mining Company explored the potential of exploiting additional resource deposits in the Star mine. As of December 31, 2012, Hecla invested $7 million in rehabilitation and exploration with published estimates suggesting the potential to recover in excess of 25 million ounces of silver from the site with significant zinc and lead deposits also present.
Burke, Idaho