Schell Creek
All dates below are specific to the schedule of the Environmental Review and Permitting processes for this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING STATUS
IN PROGRESS
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
02/02/2026
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED
SECTOR
Mining
CATEGORY
Project Category
FAST-41 Transparency Projects
LEAD AGENCY
Department of Agriculture, US Forest Service
Description:
The Muncy Creek Exploration Plan of Operations was proposed by Falcon Copper as a part of their Schell Creek exploration project. The Muncy Creek Plan proposes mineral exploration for copper, zinc, molybdenum, and silver in the Ely Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in White Pine County Nevada. Exploration activities are proposed to occur in phases and include up to 15 drill pads constructed, exploration drilling, 2.3 miles of road construction, and road maintenance. Phase I includes the construction of six drill sites with nine additional drill sites proposed over additional phases.
This project is posted in the interest of transparency and response to Executive Order 14241.
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Permitting Timetable
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