Bonaventure Inc has proposed to drill approximately 11 drill pads within the Burro Mountains for mineral exploration. Drill holes would be approx. 300 feet deep. Project is located in previous disturbed mining area.
Location
Located approximately 11 miles southwest of Silver City, NM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/25/2024
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Sugar Loaf Exploratory Drilling | Decision Signed Date: 08/30/2024 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T19S R15W Sec18 |