Proposal to renew open pit mine operations at former Black Pine Mine project area. Expansion of existing pits and development of new open pits. Processing of ore via heap leach cyanidation. USFS and BLM jurisdictions.
Location
Approximately 8 miles south of Juniper, Idaho. Black Pine Range between Snowville, Utah and Juniper, Idaho south of Interstate 84.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
04/03/2026
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/03/2026
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/2027 (Estimated)
4
Objection Period Start
02/2027 (Estimated)
5
Decision
12/2027 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
03/2028 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Plan Amendment |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Minidoka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |