Ponderosa Exploration Drilling
Solitario Resources has submitted a plan of operations to conduct exploratory drilling at up to 43 sites in the Long Draw area, east of Spearfish Canyon and south of Cheyenne Crossing. No mining would occur under this proposal.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
East of Spearfish Canyon and US Highway 385 and west of Hanna Road (County Road 196. Primary access is via Long Draw Rd (NFSR 209).
Project Milestones:
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Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
Usgs 9.5(G)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Northern Hills 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:
On Hold
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Northern Hills Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Lawrence
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Chris Stores
2014 N. Main Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
605-443-3081
Chris.Stores@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/11/2025