Decision Memo Completed

Midas Mine One-Year Exploration Plan

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Feather River Ranger District

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 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
Midas Mine One-Year Exploration PlanDecision Signed Date: 11/18/2019
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsFeather River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology