EAST HELENA — You may have noticed the 16-million-ton slag pile if you've driven through East Helena. The black mini mountain is at the former ASARCO site and is a visual reminder of the town's smelting past. (WATCH: New companies interested in the East Helena slag pile)New companies interested in East Helena Slag"I have been working on this project since the day that ASARCO left Montana," said Cindy Brooks. The land near the East Helena slag pile has come a long way. It's a significant community partnership among the City of East Helena, METG, Habitat for Humanity, and the Prickly Pear Land Trust (PPLT).