Elkhorn Mine
The proposal involves removing waste rock and ore piles. A trench will be excavated to test ore potential.Equipment would be staged at a previously disturbed area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Elkhorn Mine project is in the Pioneer landscape, approximately seven and one-half miles north and east of Polaris, MT.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/12/2022 |
| Decision | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Wisdom Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Elkhorn Mine Decision Memo
Decision Signed Date: 07/25/2023
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Dillon Ranger District; Wisdom Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Beaverhead
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Erik Torgerson
P.O. Box 238
Wisdom, MT 59761
406-683-3890
erik.torgerson@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/25/2023