BLM Cody Releases Analysis of Bentonite Mining Expansion
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CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office requests input on the analysis of a proposed bentonite mining project located near Greybull, Wyoming, in Big Horn County.
Wyo-Ben, Inc., plans to expand its current mining operations by 44 acres on BLM-managed federal land located 10 miles north of Greybull.
The proposed expansion would provide an estimated 50,000 tons of bentonite from public lands over the life of the project and would continue to employ approximately 10 mine employees, 20 mill employees and additional subcontractors.
As part of its multiple use mission, the BLM is facilitating this development of resources on public lands by analyzing the impacts of the proposed project. The environmental assessment is available for public review and comment online at http://bit.ly/Wyo-Ben_172_173_plan. The plan of operations modification submitted by Wyo-Ben is available for review at the Cody Field Office, 1002 Blackburn Street in Cody.
The comment period runs from June 29 through July 28, 2017. Comments may be emailed to blm_wy_cody_comments@blm.gov; please include "WYO-BEN 172/173” in the subject line. Comments may also be mailed to AFM Minerals and Lands, BLM-Cody Field Office, 1002 Blackburn Street, Cody, WY, 82414.
For more information, please contact BLM Geologist Lisa Marks at 307-578-5900.
The BLM manages more than 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.