Black Pine Heap Leach Investigation
Proposal to authorize Pilot Gold USA to conduct mineral exploration of the heap leach at the Black Pine Mine. The proposed drilling would consist of twenty-one 6-inch diameter borings of the heap material using a track-mounted sonic drill rig.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
East side of Black Pine Mountain Range, at the Black Pine Mine, east of the intersection between Forest Service Roads 219 and 201, at the Black Pine Mine Heap Leach Pile.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/21/2023 |
| Decision | 10/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2024 (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:
Minidoka Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Project Decision Information
Black Pine Heap Leach Investigation
Decision Signed Date: 10/27/2023
Forests:
Sawtooth National Forest
Districts:
Minidoka Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Cassia
Legal Land Description:
Boise Meridian, T. 15 S., R. 29 E., Section 35
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Alyssa Biel
2306 Hiland Ave
Burley, ID 83318
208-423-7541
Alyssa.Biel@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/6/2023