Thompson Creek Modified Plan of Operations for Mine Expansion
The Thompson Creek Mining Company (TCMC) submitted a plan of operations for continued mining through approximately 2030. The POO proposes new surface disturbance on a total of approximately 500 acres of private and public (BLM & NFS) lands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Thompson Creek Mine is located in Custer County, Idaho approximately 5 miles north of the Salmon River and 35 miles southwest of the county seat of Challis.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 08/03/2010 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/21/2014 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/27/2015 |
| Objection Period Start | 04/02/2015 |
| Decision | 08/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Land Ownership Management; Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Land Use Adjustments; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Thompson Creek Modified Plan of Operations for Mine Expansion
Decision Signed Date: 08/11/2016
Forests:
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Districts:
Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Custer
Legal Land Description:
T11N, R17E, Secs, 6, T11N, R16E, Secs, 1-4, 11-12, T12N, R16E, Secs 25, 34-36, T12N, R17E, Secs 31
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Kathryn Goessel
HC 63 Box 1669
Challis, ID 83226
208-879-4158
kgoessel@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/11/2016