Twin Metals Minnesota Environmental Impact Statement
The BLM will lead preparation of an EIS to analyze potential impacts of issuing a preference right lease application and mine plan for an underground copper-nickel mine. Forest Plan amendment and special use permit may be needed.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed activities would occur approximately 10 miles southeast of Ely, MN, South of State Highway 1, in an area southeast of the South Kawishiwi River.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 06/30/2020 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 01/2022 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Superior National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Plan Amendment; Road Improvements/Construction
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Kawishiwi Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Lake; St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Derek Strohl
8901 Grand Ave Place
Duluth, MN 55808
414-297-4416
BLM_ES_TMM_comments@blm.gov
Last Updated: 3/16/2022