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BLM seeks initial input on proposed DeLamar gold and silver mine

Idaho
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BLM Office:
Owyhee Field Office

MARSING, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments for the proposed DeLamar gold and silver mine on 6,708 public acres near Silver City in Owyhee County. The DeLamar Project is included as a FAST-41 project in the interest of government transparency and in response to administration efforts to increase American mineral production, reduce U.S. reliance on foreign minerals, enhance national security, and create jobs.

If approved, DeLamar Mining Company could reopen the historic mining area to include 813 public acres of new surface disturbance in addition to 1,420 public surface acres disturbed previously. This could include two existing open pits, three waste rock disposal facilities, two heap leach facilities, a water treatment plant, and access road improvements. The expected life of the mine would be approximately 19 years and employ up to 300 people.

The BLM will host two public meetings to provide information on the project and collect comments. 

  • June 9, 2026, 6–8 p.m. MDT at the Jordan Valley Lions Club, 902 Bassett Street, Jordan Valley, OR 97910
  • June 11, 2026, 6–8 p.m. MDT at the Marsing American Legion, 126 N Old Bruneau Hwy, Marsing, ID 83639

A notice will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register to open a 30-day comment period. Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register, where comments may be submitted through the ‘Participate Now’ option (preferred). Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to: BLM Owyhee Field Office, Attn: DeLamar Mine EIS, 101 S. Bruneau Hwy, Marsing, ID 83639. The comment period will close June 29, 2026.

For more information, please contact BLM Project Manager Chris Lund at 208-896-5917 or [email protected]. 

Federal Register

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.