Heart of Gold #2 Mining Project
The Heart of Gold #2 Mining Project proposes to continue and expand an existing placer mining operation on 5 acres over a period of 5 years.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 15 miles north of Idaho City, ID, and 6 miles east of Garden Valley, ID.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/07/2025 |
| Comment Period | 10/31/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Idaho City Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Boise National Forest
Districts:
Idaho City Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Boise
Legal Land Description:
T8N, R5E, Sec 12
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Emily Loucks
Highway 21, milepost 38.5
Idaho City, ID 83631
000-000-0000
Emily.Loucks@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/28/2026