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INTEGRA ANNOUNCES ACCEPTANCE OF MINE PLAN OF OPERATIONS FOR DELAMAR PROJECT
Prnewswire· 2025-09-04 10:30
Core Viewpoint - The updated Mine Plan of Operations (MPO) for the DeLamar Project has been accepted by the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM), marking a significant milestone towards permitting mining activities at the site [1][3]. Company Developments - Integra Resources Corp. has demonstrated its commitment to responsible mining practices and environmental protection through the acceptance of the updated MPO and a Relationship Agreement with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes [3][6]. - The updated MPO incorporates several years of environmental baseline studies and initial engineering design, addressing agency comments and prioritizing the placement of mine features on previously disturbed ground [6][10]. - The company plans to announce the results of an updated Feasibility Study for the DeLamar Project in the fourth quarter of 2025 [10]. Regulatory Process - The BLM will publish a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register, initiating the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, which includes public engagement and scoping [4][5]. - The EIS will analyze potential environmental effects on various resources, including air, water, wildlife habitat, and socio-economic factors [5][8]. - The MPO's acceptance is a critical step in the permitting process, which has involved nearly three years of studies and design work [6][8]. Project Overview - The DeLamar Project, located in Owyhee County, Idaho, includes the DeLamar and Florida Mountain gold and silver deposits and has shown significant resource growth since its acquisition in 2017 [10][11]. - The project is one of the few gold-silver development projects in the Western United States actively advancing through the NEPA mine permitting process, highlighting its scarcity value [6][10].
Bureau of Land Management Accelerates Permitting for Paramount's High-Grade Grassy Mountain Gold Project
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-10 20:00
Core Points - Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. announced that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will publish the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Grassy Mountain Gold Project in early August 2025, with the final EIS and Record of Decision (ROD) expected in December 2025 [1][2] - The company has received significant support from the BLM in Oregon, facilitating an accelerated pathway for the EIS while maintaining environmental standards [2] - Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. is focused on creating shareholder value through exploration and development of its mineral properties, with strategies including asset sales, joint ventures, and operating its own mines [3] Company Overview - Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. holds a 100% interest in three projects: Grassy Mountain, Sleeper, and Bald Peak [4] - The Grassy Mountain Gold Project spans approximately 8,200 acres and contains a gold-silver deposit, with a positive Feasibility Study already released [4] - The Sleeper Gold Project includes the former producing Sleeper mine and totals approximately 44,917 acres, while the Bald Peak Project consists of about 2,260 acres [5]
Sonoro Gold PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT (mia) FOR THE CERRO CALICHE GOLD PROJECT
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-09 12:00
Core Points - Sonoro Gold Corp. has submitted a revised Environmental Impact Statement (MIA) for its Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, Mexico, to optimize the project's footprint and enhance social and environmental stewardship [1][2] - The revised MIA reflects the company's commitment to meet high social and environmental standards while bringing the Cerro Caliche project into production [2][3] - The company holds 100% of the concession rights and surface rights for the Cerro Caliche project, which is essential for mining construction and operational activities in Mexico [4] Project Details - The Cerro Caliche project covers a 1,400-hectare property with a broadly mineralized low-sulphidation epithermal vein structure and over 25 gold mineralized zones identified [5] - An updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) was filed in March 2023 based on 55,360 meters of drilled data, including 498 drill holes and 17 trenches [5] - A new Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) filed in October 2023 indicates a potential 9-year open pit, heap leach mining operation with an after-tax net present value (NPV5) of US $47.7 million at a gold price of US $1,800 per ounce, and US $77 million at US $2,000 per ounce, with internal rates of return (IRR) of 45% and 63% respectively [6][7] Management Commentary - Kenneth MacLeod, President and CEO of Sonoro, emphasized the extensive technical and environmental studies involved in the MIA permitting process, highlighting the company's commitment to the local community and compliance with Mexico's environmental requirements [3]