Decision Memo Completed

Wagon Mineral Exploration Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nye, Nevada Tonopah Ranger District

Newmont Mining Corporation is proposing to drill at six drill sites. Up to 4,400 feet of new road would be built and 2.3 miles of cross country travel routes would be utilized.

Location

2 miles South of Green Monster Canyon. East side of Monitor Range.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/08/2009
2
Decision
04/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Wagon Mineral Exploration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/27/2011
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsTonopah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs. 11,13 and 24 of T10n, R48E
Minerals and geology