Category: Bentonite

Cody BLM releases environmental assessment for bentonite mining northeast of Greybull, Wyoming

5/15/2013

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cody Field Office announces the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) which analyzes a proposed bentonite mining project expansion located five miles northeast of Greybull, Wyo., in Bighorn County.

Wyo-Ben, Inc. proposes to expand its mining operations by 28.1 acres on federal land. Up to 10 acres per year would be disturbed over the 3 year life of the mine.

The EA has been prepared to analyze the impacts of the proposed project. It is available for public review and comment by visiting the BLM website at http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/NEPA/documents/cyfo/wyo-ben.html. The plan of operations submitted by Wyo-Ben, Inc. is available for review at the Cody Field Office, 1002 Blackburn Street in Cody.

The public comment period runs from May 15 through June 15, 2013. Comments may be emailed to cody_wymail@blm.gov; please include "WYOBEN175" 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.

Cody BLM releases environmental assessment for bentonite mining

5/6/2013

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cody Field Office announces the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) which analyzes a proposed bentonite mining project expansion located approximately ten miles northeast of Greybull, Wyo., in Bighorn County.

Wyo-Ben, Inc. proposes to expand its mining operations by 116 acres on federal land. Up to 12 acres per year would be disturbed over the ten- year life of the mine.

The EA has been prepared to analyze the impacts of the proposed project. It is available for public review and comment by visiting the BLM website at: http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/NEPA/documents/cyfo/wyo-ben.html.The EA and plan of operations submitted by Wyo-Ben, Inc. are available for review at the Cody Field Office, 1002 Blackburn Street, Cody, Wyo.

The public comment period runs from May 6 through June 5, 2013. Comments may be emailed to cody_wymail@blm.gov; please include "WYOBEN185G" 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 Gretchen Hurley at 307-578-5900.

Worland BLM issues decides it's a go for bentonite project in Hot Springs County

10/19/2012

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Worland Field Office announces that a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and a decision record (DR) have been signed for a bentonite mining project in Hot Springs County, Wyo.

Wyo-Ben, Inc. plans to conduct new bentonite mining and concurrent reclamation on public land in the Meeteetse Draw area located north of Thermopolis. The plan consists of mining 10 to 15 acres per year for an estimated 10-20 years.

The FONSI, DR and information about filing an appeal are available at: www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/NEPA/documents/wfo/wyo-ben-projects.html.

For more information, please contact BLM Planning and Environmental Coordinator Holly Elliott at 307-347-5100 or helliott@blm.gov.

Cody Wyoming BLM releases environmental assessment for bentonite mining expansion near Greybull in Bighorn County

8/7/2012

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cody Field Office announces the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) which analyzes a proposed bentonite mining project expansion located ten miles northeast of Greybull, Wyo., in Bighorn County.

American Colloid Company (ACC) proposes to expand its mining operations by 246.24 acres on federal land. A maximum of 24 acres per year would be disturbed over the ten year life of the mine.

The EA has been prepared to analyze the impacts of the proposed project. It is available for public review and comment by visiting the BLM website at www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/NEPA/documents/cyfo/acc.html. (Or it is published below this article) The plan of operations submitted by ACC is available for review at the Cody Field Office, 1002 Blackburn Street in Cody.

The public comment period runs from Aug. 9 through Sept. 7, 2012. Comments may be emailed to cody_wymail@blm.gov; please include "ACC" 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 Gretchen Hurley at 307-578-5900.

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