Jess Scanlan | Butte MT Medal of Merit Winner

MineLife Media founder Jessica (Jess) Scanlan, from Butte, MT, has been named a recipient of the Medal of Merit for Young Professionals by the Mining and Minerals Education Foundation (MMEF). The recognition was presented at the 43rd annual American Mining Hall of Fame awards banquet and fundraiser on December 6, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona.