Phoenix 42 Placer Mining Project
Mining will consist of trenches approximately 150 ft. long x 50 ft. wide x 10 ft. deep. Gravels from the trenches will e processed through a trommel. Initially 5 yards of ore will be processed per hour. Mining will be conducted 10-12 hours per day.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is along Upper French Creek approximately three-quarters of a mile west of the intersection of U.S. Highway 16 and County Road 286 (Upper French Creek Road). Access via existing access rd.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/13/2016 |
| Decision | 09/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hell Canyon 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
Phoenix 42 Placer Mining Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/28/2017
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Hell Canyon Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Custer
Legal Land Description:
Black Hills Meridian, T.3S., R.4E., SE1/4 of Section 28
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Gary Haag
1019 N 5th Street
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4853
ghaag@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/23/2019