Project involves mining of feldspar & landscape rock using standard drilling & blasting techniques. The drilling & blasting will be done on previously mined areas with no expansion of the mine footprint. Mining will be conducted 2 to 4 weeks/yr.
Location
The location of the proposed project is approximately 9-miles south of Custer, South Dakota. Access to claim is from Hwy 385 via Forest roads 397; 397.1A and 397.1F.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/25/2019
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Kaliko Mine Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/07/2021 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The legal location of the claim is the NW 1/4 of Section 11, T5S, R4E, Black Hills Meridian. |