Two temporary drill pads would be constructed to delineate a known mineral deposit. Drill pads would be 50' X 50' and would each include a 10'x10'x5' sump. The Auxer Mine portal would also be reestablished to facilitate future underground work.
Location
Located along Forest Service Trail 2240 in the Auxor Basin.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/01/2020
2
Comment Period
02/28/2020
3
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2025 (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 |
| Auxer Exploratory Drill Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2025 |
| Forests | Idaho Panhandle National Forest |
| Districts | Sandpoint Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T57N, R2E, Section 20, BM |