NEPA #: |
DOI-BLM-AK-A020-2016-0006-EA |
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Project Name: |
CONSTANTINE METAL RESOURCES LTD’S - NEW MINING PLAN OF OERATIONS FOR CONTINUED EXPLORATION |
Decision Date: |
08/18/2016 |
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FONSI Date: |
08/18/2016 |
Applicant: |
CONSTANTINE METAL RESOURCES LTD’S |
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Start Date: |
11/27/2015 |
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End Date: |
08/18/2016 |
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Project Description:
Constantine’s current and proposed exploration is in an area known as the Palmer Project, located within the Porcupine Mining District. Constantine is currently authorized under the BLM for up to 5 acres of ground disturbance to carry out exploratory activity on their Federal claims. In August of 2015, Constantine submitted a new plan that would expand their existing access road and put Constantine beyond the limits of their current permit. Their new proposal requires further public, stakeholder, and agency review, including a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis.
The new plan proposes up to 2.5 miles of additional road construction and includes the installation of culverts and bridges over gullies and streams in the vicinity of Glacier Creek. It also includes a switchback road with rock fall berms and an area at the terminus of the switchback road to stage equipment and facilities such as temporary work trailers, storage containers, and a portable toilet facility. The proposed road would provide access for up to 40 new exploration drill sites. These drill sites are all planned to occur east of their current mineral exploration areas and would provide a staging area for helicopter and ground-supported exploration activities. Constantine plans to continue in the exploration phase of their project for the next 5 – 10 years.
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Project Location:
Federal mining claims within Sections 19, and 29-36, T. 28 S., R. 53 E., Sections 1-3, 10-12, 14-15 and 22, T. 29 S., R. 53 E., and Sections 4-6, T. 29 S., R. 54 E., Copper River Meridian. |
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Project Lead: |
James Whitlock |
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Phone Number: |
(907) 267-1284 |
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Email Address: |
j05whitl@blm.gov |
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Office(s): |
Glennallen FO
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Lead Office: |
Glennallen FO |
Counties: |
Haines
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Program(s): |
Mining
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Subprogram(s): |
Hard Rock (gold, silver, copper, uranium, etc.)
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