BLM announces a public outreach meeting for the Long Canyon Amended Plan of Operations for Newmont USA Limited (Newmont).
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ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office, will host an initial public outreach meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 3. The meeting is intended to assist the BLM with development of the issues, alternatives, and to respond to public input during the development of the Environmental Impact Statement. This meeting will be conducted in an open house format with representatives from BLM and Newmont available to answer questions and receive comments.
The proposed project is a modification to the existing Long Canyon Plan of Operations. This open-pit gold mine is located in Elko County, on the eastern flank of the Pequop Mountains, approximately two miles south of the Oasis exit. This exit is located approximately 30 miles east of the town of Wells and 32 miles west of West Wendover, Nevada. The proposed expansion would extend the life of mine by approximately 25 years. The total number of employees for authorized mining and the proposed project is between 300 and 500 individuals.
The proposed project includes an expansion of the existing pit; development of an underground mine; construction and use of dewatering wells, a dewatering collection pond, rapid infiltration basins, and associated pipelines; and other disturbance associated with surface exploration, roads, plant growth medium stockpiles, gravel and clay borrow areas, and construction of a substation and power line, etc.
The proposed project would increase the total surface disturbance to approximately 7,215 acres, of which 3,879 acres is currently authorized and 3,336 acres of new surface disturbance. Of the 7,215 acres of total surface disturbance, approximately 3,673 acres would be located on private land and 3,543 acres on public land administered by the BLM.
If you have questions regarding the upcoming public outreach meeting please contact Harley Gordon, Project Manager by email at hgordon@blm.gov or by phone at 775-753-0251.
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.