Humboldt River Field Office has finalized the Environmental Assessment for Valmy Development
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— A Finding of No Significant Impact, and Decision Record are now finalized for the Plan of Operations Amendment (Plan) for the Valmy Development Expansion of the Marigold Mine. The purpose of the development will be to mine for gold.
“The expansion will provide additional operational flexibility for the currently authorized activities planned through 2037,” said Humboldt River Assistant Field Office Manager, Robert Sevon.
The Plan includes open pit expansions, waste rock storage area modifications, a new above-ground powerline, haul road modifications, heap leach pad cell development, the addition of one new process pond, changes to infill disturbance, and changes to other ancillary facilities. Total new disturbance proposed under the Plan is approximately 1,092 acres. This would result in a total authorized disturbance within the Plan boundary of 9,235.8 acres, with 4,163.7 on public land and 5,072.1 on private land.
To view the project documents or submit comments through the project ePlanning site go to https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2019359/510. For additional project information call Jeanette “Jean” Black at 775-623-1500.
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.