Continental Breccia Oxide Project Exploration Core Drilling
Freeport-McMoran Chino Mines has applied for a permit to drill 13 exploratory sites on 3.6 acres east of Fort Bayard. Less than 1 mile of roads would be constructed for access.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Proposed project area is located east of Fort Bayard and west of Fierro, New Mexico
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/20/2022 |
| Decision | 10/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2022 (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
Continental Breccia Oxide Drilling Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/18/2022
Forests:
Gila National Forest
Districts:
Silver City Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Grant
Legal Land Description:
T17S R12W Sec 4 and 5
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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: 10/20/2022