BLM to Study Proposed Idaho Gold Mine
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management is starting to study how the new DeLamar Mine in Owyhee County, Idaho might affect the environment. Local communities, nature lovers, and businesses should share their thoughts by June 29, 2026, to help shape the project. Public meetings will happen in early June, and this process will guide important decisions about mining and land use.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Mining could harm air, water, and wildlife
The proposed DeLamar Mine Project could change air quality, surface and groundwater quality and quantity, streamflow and sedimentation, and wildlife habitat. The notice explicitly lists potential loss of native vegetation and soils, disturbance to wildlife and habitat, altered surface and groundwater resources, increased sedimentation affecting riparian habitat, and increased emissions affecting air quality.
Large land disturbance and long operations
The Proposed Action estimates 2,915 total acres of disturbance, including 1,495 acres of new surface disturbance (812 acres on BLM-managed public lands, 6 acres on state land, and 677 acres on private land). Construction and mining activities are estimated to last 19 years.
Potential impacts on tribal cultural sites
The notice says mining could cause physical or visual changes to sites important to Native American Tribes and local American history. The BLM will consult with Indian Tribal Nations on a government-to-government basis and will consider impacts to cultural resources.
Public can comment and attend meetings
The BLM opened a 30-day public scoping period and requests comments by June 29, 2026. Public meetings are scheduled June 9, 2026 (6:00–8:00 p.m. MDT, Jordan Valley Lions Club, 902 Bassett St., Jordan Valley, OR 97910) and June 11, 2026 (6:00–8:00 p.m. MDT, Marsing American Legion Hall, 126 N Old Bruneau Hwy, Marsing, ID 83639).
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