Authorize a phase 1 feasibility study to determine economic viability of a small-scale underground mining operation over a one-year period. Perform surface and underground exploration, focused on sampling and mapping.
Location
Grand View and Midas claims in the Granite Basin area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/23/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (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 |
| Midas Mine One-Year Exploration Plan | Decision Signed Date: 11/18/2019 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest |
| Districts | Feather River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |