Mt. Baker Mining and Metals

What Mt. Baker Mining and Metals does

Mt. Baker Mining and Metals (MBMM) is a Bellingham, Washington-based, family-owned manufacturer of industrial-grade equipment for crushing, grinding, and gravity concentration of values from hard rock ore, scrap metal, electronic waste, decorative stone scrap, and shellfish. Founded in 2010 by Jason Gaber (geophysicist and hard rock miner) and his father Steve Gaber (a 35-year consulting engineer and patented inventor), the company designs and builds equipment in the USA, targeting small and medium-scale operators globally rather than industrial-mining majors. Its product portfolio spans standalone core machines — jaw crushers in five sizes from 6"x10" to 20"x30" (base prices $10,965-$98,475), hammer mills (standard and heavy-duty), shaker tables in three sizes (2'x4', 4'x8', 5'x12'), and ball mills (3'x6' to 5'x10') — as well as six integrated turn-key systems for ore processing, scrap metal separation, PCB/e-waste recycling, slab crushing, shell processing, and jaw-crushing modules. Proprietary technical differentiators include a plateau/ramp shaker table design with machined RPDM/EPDM rubber top recovering 95% of gold down to 325 mesh, and the freely-distributed Popandson sluice technology for mercury-free artisanal mining.

The company sells direct-to-consumer via website, phone, and email, with no reseller or marketplace channel, and ships to more than 55 countries. Marketing is content-led, anchored by Jason Gaber's YouTube channel (user/mbmmllc), which hosts hundreds of equipment demonstration and customer case-study videos and functions as the primary top-of-funnel demand-generation asset. Revenue streams are entirely hardware-based: one-time equipment sales ranging from ~$11K entry units to ~$389K turn-key ore processing systems, plus spare parts and custom builds. MBMM has built an unusual partnership ecosystem around artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), including UNEP Global Mercury Partnership membership (March 2019), CIRDI, PACT, Artisanal Gold Council, and the Farmers of Gold Project in Kenya — positioning the company within the global mercury-reduction policy framework. The company is bootstrapped (no external funding rounds), privately held, and operates with a small team.

Name

Mt. Baker Mining and Metals

Legal name

Mt. Baker Mining and Metals, LLC

Website

https://mbmmllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mt. Baker Mining and Metals is a family-owned Bellingham, WA manufacturer of industrial-grade jaw crushers, hammer mills, shaker tables, ball mills, and turn-key processing systems for small-scale hard rock miners, e-waste recyclers, scrap metal processors, and stone/fabrication operators in 55+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining and Mineral Processing Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKANAD

Crushing, Screening & Mineral Sizing Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Mining Equipment Manufacturing & Supply

SECONDARYIMAHAMAF

Grinding & Milling Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Mining Equipment (Drilling & Crushing)

SECONDARYIMAKANAH

Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Mining Equipment Manufacturing & Supply

SECONDARYIMAHAMAH

Feeding & Conveying Equipment (Aprons, Belts, Stackers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Mining Equipment (Drilling & Crushing)

Keywords

• Hard rock ore processing
• Gravity concentration equipment
• Small-scale mining equipment
• Turn-key ore processors
• Scrap metal recycling machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of industrial-grade crushing, grinding, and concentration machinery including jaw crushers, hammer mills, shaker tables, ball mills, and spiral classifiers. Products sold as standalone units or integrated systems.
2. Turn-Key Systems: Complete integrated processing systems (ore processor, scrap metal processor, PCB/e-waste processor, slab processor, shell processor) sold as bundled solutions for specific industry applications.
3. Replacement Parts and Accessories: Spare parts including jaw plates, hammers, screens, liners, and motors for equipment maintenance and repair.
4. Custom/Industrial Equipment: Bespoke machinery design and manufacturing services for specific customer requirements in specialized industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mt. Baker Mining and Metals manufactures smaller-scale industrial-grade machines for crushing, grinding, and concentration of values, including jaw crushers, hammer mills, shaker tables, ball mills, and spiral classifiers. The company also builds integrated turn-key processing systems for hard rock ore processing, scrap metal recycling, PCB/e-waste recovery, granite/quartz slab crushing, and shell processing, with all equipment designed and manufactured in the USA.

Product overview

Mt. Baker Mining and Metals (MBMM) is a manufacturer of smaller-scale industrial-grade machines for crushing, grinding, and concentration of values. The product portfolio consists of standalone core equipment (jaw crushers ranging from 6"x10" to 20"x30", hammer mills from 16"x12" to 34"x24", shaker tables in 2'x4', 4'x8', and 5'x12' sizes, and ball mills from 3'x6' to 5'x10'), complemented by integrated turn-key systems. These turn-key systems combine multiple pieces of equipment into automated processing lines: the Turn-Key Ore Processor (jaw crusher + hammer/ball mill + shaker table + spiral classifier), Turn-Key Scrap Metal Processor (HD hammer mill + cross-belt magnet + air classifier), Turn-Key PCB/E-Waste Processor (hammer mill + shaker table), Turn-Key Slab Processor (slab crusher + conveyor), Turn-Key Shell Processor (hopper + auger + hammer mill), and Jaw Crusher Modules. Additional products include the Mini-Mobile Gold Processor and Spiral Classifier/Dewatering Screw. All equipment is designed and manufactured in the USA with a one-year warranty on non-wear parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 6" x 10" Jaw Crusher Industrial-grade jaw crusher for primary crushing of rock, ore, concrete, and demolition debris, processing 1-3 tons per hour with a 5.5" feed size and 3/4"-2" discharge size. Targeted at smaller-scale mining, recycling, and demolition operations.
• 8" x 12" Jaw Crusher Industrial-grade jaw crusher with 2-6 tons per hour throughput, 7.5" feed size, and 3/4"-2.5" discharge size. Popular for smaller operations in mining, recycling, and demolition.
• 10" x 16" Jaw Crusher Industrial jaw crusher processing 5-20 tons per hour with 9" feed size, suitable for mining, concrete, rocks, asphalt, and stone applications.
• 16" x 24" Jaw Crusher Mid-sized gravel or concrete/asphalt recycle crusher processing 15-60 tons per hour with 14" feed size and 1"-4" discharge size.
• 20" x 30" Jaw Crusher Full-time quarry or concrete/asphalt recycle crusher operating at 40-110 tons per hour with feed size up to 19".
• 6" x 30" Slab Crusher Specialized crusher designed for crushing wide material such as granite and slab, with a narrow but wide opening for processing scrap pieces from the granite countertop industry.
• Jaw Crusher Modules Integrated system combining vibrating hopper, jaw crusher, and stacking conveyor belt, available in 8"x12", 10"x16", and 16"x24" sizes for hands-free crushing and stacking.
• 16" x 12" Hammer Mill Standard-duty hammer mill processing 1 ton per hour with less than 2" max feed size, 70% passing 30 mesh discharge, weighing 1,600 lbs.
• 24" x 16" Hammer Mill Standard-duty hammer mill processing 2 tons per hour with less than 3.5" max feed size, weighing 3,000 lbs.
• 24" x 30" Hammer Mill Standard-duty hammer mill processing 5 tons per hour with less than 4.0" max feed size, 70% passing 30 mesh discharge, weighing 6,200 lbs.
• Heavy Duty (HD) Hammer Mills (24" x 16" HD and 34" x 24" HD) Heavy-duty scrap metal processing hammer mills featuring external stiffeners, heavy-duty shafting and bearings, and extra thick internal breaker plates, with AR-400 protective liners. The 24"x16" HD handles up to 6-8 lbs per piece; the 34"x24" HD handles up to 20 lbs per piece.
• Shaker Tables (2' x 4', 4' x 8', 5' x 12') Gravity concentration shaker tables with a proprietary plateau and ramp design capturing 95% of gold to 325 mesh. Available in 2'x4' (500-600 lbs/hr), 4'x8' (2,000-2,500 lbs/hr), and 5'x12' (4,000-4,500 lbs/hr) capacities, with EPDM rubber tabletops for heat resistance.
• Ball Mills (3' x 6', 4' x 8', 5' x 10') Industrial ball mills for continuous hard rock grinding with discharge mesh sizes from 40M to 200M, including oversize trunnion bearings. Available in 3'x6', 4'x8', and 5'x10' sizes for stationary milling.
• Spiral Classifier, Dewatering Screw Multi-purpose 16' long, 12" diameter machine functioning as a classifier for separating waste particles from ore processor tailings, and a dewatering screw for water recirculation, with a 2 hp motor.
• Mini-Mobile Gold Processor Portable gold processing unit combining a 16"x12" hammer mill with an attached Pop & Son sluice box. Powered by a 22 hp gasoline engine, processing 1 ton/hour with a max 3.5" feed.
• Turn-Key Ore Processor Complete integrated ore processing system combining jaw crusher module, hammer mill or ball mill, shaker table, spiral classifier, and fine ore hopper. Available in 1, 2, and 4-5 ton/hr configurations for end-to-end gold ore processing.
• Turn-Key Scrap Metal Processor Hands-off processing line using a heavy duty hammer mill, overhead cross-belt magnet, and zig-zag air classifier to separate mixed metals into clean copper, ferrous, and aluminum fractions.
• Turn-Key PCB/E-Waste Processor Complete system for printed circuit board and e-waste recycling using a hammer mill and shaker table to liberate precious and base metals from plastics and fibers without chemicals. Available in Medium (200-400 lbs/hr) and Large (400-800 lbs/hr) configurations.
• Turn-Key Slab Processor Automated granite countertop scrap processing system with vibrating hopper, 6"x30" slab crusher, and discharge conveyor. Processes 8-25 tons/hour with 3/4" to 2.5" discharge.
• Turn-Key Shell Processor Oyster and sea shell processing system featuring vibrating hopper, feeder auger with VFD, and 24"x16" hammer mill. Designed for chicken feed, soil amendment, and industrial calcium carbonate applications.
• Replacement Parts and Accessories Spare parts including jaw plates, hammers, screens, liners, and motors sold to support equipment maintenance, repair, and lifecycle extension for MBMM machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ gold recovery at >325 mesh
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNEP Global Mercury PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019MBMM joined UNEP Global Mercury Partnership in March 2019. Partnership consists of stakeholders from governments, industry, NGOs, and academia active in reducing mercury pollution and protecting human health and environment.
• Farmers of Gold Project (subsidiary of The Cora Blue Fund)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Non-profit focused on providing safety gear for ASGM miners in Lolgorian, Kenya. Founded January 2018 by Matthew Hales and Don Moriarty. MBMM fabricated Popandson sluice and mercury retort delivered to Lolgorian. Partnership between Farmers of Gold, UNDP, and Kenyan Ministry of Mining established.
• PACTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization facilitating construction of Popandson sluices and direct smelting equipment in developing countries. Daniel Stapper of PACT facilitated construction of three Popandson sluices in Abuja, Nigeria along with smelting equipment.
• New HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner supporting ASGM communities and sustainable development initiatives.
• Kul-ChocminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner in developing countries promoting sustainable development.
• CIRDI (International Centre for Enterprise and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to alleviate mercury usage within ASGM sector. MBMM delivered in-kind donation of 2 smelting crucibles, 3 fine gold Popandson sluices, 3 mercury retorts, and building schematics. CIRDI facilitates ASGM Formalization and Gender courses where MBMM teaches mercury-free gold liberation methods.
• Artisanal Gold CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization improving ASGM sector through awareness, training, education, and capacity-building. Listed as a key partnership resource.
• Urgent AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit supporting people of Saiya county, Kenya. Works on community development including healthcare and economic opportunities. Connection through Atieno Kombe who operates Africa Mama fair trade store.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keene Engineering: Long-standing US manufacturer of small-scale mining and gold recovery equipment, including dredges, drywashers, and rock crushers, directly overlapping MBMM's small-scale gold mining and ASGM customer base.
• Sepro Mineral Systems: Supplier of mineral processing equipment including gravity concentrators, screens, and milling systems for small to mid-tier mining operations, overlapping with MBMM's shaker table and ball mill product lines.
• Goldfield Engineering: Designer and manufacturer of placer and hard rock gold recovery equipment, including trommels and wash plants, directly comparable to MBMM's small-to-medium scale hard rock ore processing focus.
• Cobra Crusher: Producer of portable jaw and impact crushers targeted at small-scale miners and prospectors, with comparable product positioning to MBMM's entry-level jaw crushers and turn-key ore processing systems.
• Global Mining Equipment (GME): Manufacturer of small to medium-scale mining and ore processing equipment, particularly hammer mills and gravity concentration systems, directly competing with MBMM in the artisanal and small-scale mining segment.

Emerging players

• JXSC Mine Machinery: China-based manufacturer of small and medium-scale mining and ore processing equipment including jaw crushers, ball mills, and shaking tables, competing with MBMM on price in international ASGM markets.

Broad incumbents

• Metso: Global leader in mining and aggregates processing equipment, including crushers, screens, and grinding mills; operates at a much larger scale than MBMM but is the dominant incumbent in the broader mining equipment market MBMM addresses.
• Hammer Mill Companies (e.g., Schutte-Buffalo): Established industrial hammer mill manufacturer with a broad product line across size reduction applications, including scrap metal and ore processing, overlapping with MBMM's hammer mill and HD scrap processing systems.
• Terex Finlay: Manufacturer of mobile jaw crushers, cone crushers, and screening equipment used in quarrying, mining, and construction, overlapping with MBMM's jaw crusher modules and aggregate-recycling product line at the larger end.

Regional players

• Fritsch Milling & Sizing: Germany-based specialist in laboratory and industrial milling, grinding, and particle sizing equipment, with limited but real overlap with MBMM's ball mill and grinding equipment in technical applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MBMMLLC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mbmmllc
• Facebookfacebook.com/MBMMLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/mbmmllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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