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October 7, 2015

Exploratory drilling OK'd for Idaho mine

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal officials have approved a Canadian company's request to do exploratory drilling about 55 miles northeast of Boise to determine if molybdenum, copper and silver exist in sufficient quantities to go forward with a mining project.

The U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday its approval of Idaho CuMo Mining Corporation's plan that includes building temporary roads and up to 137 drill pads for up to 259 drill holes about 14 miles north of Idaho City.


 
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