Categorical Exclusion In Progress

POLE CREEK EXPLORATION DRILLING

Payette National Forest Washington, Idaho Weiser Ranger District

Kennecott Exploration plans to drill for copper and related mineralization from up to 8 sites via existing and temporary roads and up to 3 sites via helicopter.

Location

Approximately 15 miles northwest of Cambridge, Idaho via State Highway 71. T16N, R4W, sections 19, 20, and 30.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
9/22/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-32d-USFS
Minerals and geology