BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office is seeking public comments on the Environmental Assessment for a proposed Copper Basin Exploration Project that would be located five miles south of Battle Mountain.
Newmont Mining Company has submitted a plan of operations to conduct an exploration drilling and trenching project. Newmont is proposing to disturb up to 200 acres of their project area which encompasses 3,169 acres. The disturbance would include roads, overland travel, drill pads, and trenches.
The comment period ends Oct. 23. Written comments will be considered during the decision-making process. The EA may be viewed at: http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/battle_mountain_field.html or a printed copy can be picked up at the Battle Mountain District Office at 50 Bastian Road, Battle Mountain.
Questions and written comments should be mailed to David Djikine, project lead, 50 Bastian Road, Battle Mountain, NV 89820 or emailed to ddjikine@blm.gov.
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