Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public comment period on Valmy Development
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— A 30-day public comment period is open for a Draft Environmental Assessment for the Plan of Operations Amendment (Plan) for the Valmy Development of the Marigold Mine. The purpose of the development will be to mine for gold.
“The proposal would not extend the mine life or change personnel numbers but would provide additional operational flexibility for the currently authorized activities planned through 2037,” said Humboldt River Field Office Manager, Kathleen Rehberg.
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.
Comments can be submitted to BLM_NV_WDO_Marigold_Valmy@blm.gov or mailed to:
Attn: Valmy Development Project
C/O Humboldt River Field Office
5100 East Winnemucca Blvd.
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Comments must be received or postmarked by December 30, 2022.
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 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.