Pilot Gold (USA), a subsidiary of Liberty Gold, is proposing to amend their plan of operation to drill holes at 252 additional sites for the purposes of exploring for gold mineralization at the former Black Pine Mine.
Location
The Black Pine exploration project is located approximately 10 miles (6 air miles) southwest of Juniper, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/14/2023
2
Comment Period
02/15/2024
3
Objection Period Start
04/13/2024
4
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Plan Amendment; Roadless Area Management; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Black Pine Exploration Plan of Operations | Decision Signed Date: 06/06/2024 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Minidoka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 15 South, Sections 20-28, 33-35 and T16S, R29E, Sections 2-4, 9-11, and 15. |