Malone Mineral Exploration Drilling Project
Proposal to conduct hard rock mineral exploration drilling (up to 14 drill pads) near the Knight Peak area in the Burro Mountains.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is approx. 23 miles SE of Silver City, NM near Knight Peak area of the Burro Mtns. and accessed via the Mill Canyon Road, Forest Service Road 859 and Gold Gulch County Road 4-12 off NM-90.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/18/2021 |
| Decision | 07/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2021 (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:
Silver City 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
Malone Mineral Exploration Drilling Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/08/2021
Forests:
Gila National Forest
Districts:
Silver City Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Grant
Legal Land Description:
T20S, R16W in Sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29 and 30
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Antonio Ybarra
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
575-388-8460
comments-southwestern-gila-silver-city@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/8/2021