Baner Main Zone Exploration Drilling
The Red River District Ranger proposes to approve the operator's proposal for exploratory drilling at up to 19 sites, to determine if sufficient quantities of valuable minerals exist to warrant further development of a mining operation.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The Project is located approximately six miles southwest of Elk City, Idaho, in Idaho County. The project is located in the Deadwood Creek watershed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/27/2025 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (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:
Red River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Project Decision Information
Baner Main Zone Exploration Drilling
Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2025
Forests:
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Districts:
Red River Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Idaho
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Martin Jones
300 American River Road
Elk City, ID 83525
208-842-2103
martin.jones@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/22/2025