Stibnite Gold Project
The Project is one of the top 10 gold deposits in the U.S. We will recover more than 4 million ounces of gold over the 12 years projected for the life-of-mine. Over $1.3 billion of initial investment will be required to build the Stibnite Gold Project, with another $200 million invested in Idaho over the life of mine.
Idaho Department of Lands shuts down illegal Atlanta Gold mine …
This story was originally published December 21, 2016, 6:35 PM. The Idaho Department of Lands issued a cease-and-desist order against Atlanta Gold after inspecting the mine site off Blacks Creek ...
Atlanta Gold Drilling Program Identifies Possible New Gold …
Historic gold production from Atlanta of 344,000 equivalent ounces (9,752,000 grams) of gold was shallow high grade mining from surface to a vertical depth of 800 feet below …
Mining – Idaho Conservation League
The Atlanta Gold mining company had been illegally discharging toxic levels of arsenic into the Boise River headwaters for years. ICL partnered with Advocates for the West to file legal action under the Clean Water Act. In a big win for the Boise River, a judge fined Atlanta Gold Corporation $2 million and ordered the company to clean up the ...
Gold Mining In Idaho: The Miner's Guide
Idaho's gold mining history dates back to the 1860s, following the gold rush in California. In 1860, Wilbur Bassett and Elias D. Pierce struck gold in Orofino Creek, igniting a gold rush in the region. This discovery led to the rapid development of boomtowns such as the Boise Basin and Idaho City, where millions of dollars' worth of gold ...
Idaho Conservation League et al v. Atlanta Gold …
Atlanta Gold Corporation, No. 1:2011cv00161 - Document 200 (D. Idaho 2020) case opinion from the District of Idaho US Federal District Court ... for injunctive and declaratory relief and civil penalties under the Clean Water Act ("CWA") against Defendant, a mining company, for alleged violations of the conditions of its National Pollutant ...
Atlanta Gold Property
The Atlanta Gold project lies within the historic Middle Boise Mining District in an area with a long history of exploration, development and production of gold and silver ore since a discovery in 1863. The project site is located on Atlanta Hill, which rises approximately 579 metres (1,900 feet) above the town of Atlanta, Idaho, at an ...
Atlanta Gold Still Polluting Boise River
For more information, contact: John Robison, Idaho Conservation League, 208-345-6933 ext. 13. Andrew Hawley, Northwest Environmental Defense Center, 503-768-6673. Bryan Hurlbutt, Advocates for the West, 208-342-7024, ext. 206. Atlanta Gold Still Polluting Boise River. Conservationists sue mining company over new water quality …
Golden Chest Mine – Idaho
The goal of the Idaho Pit was to provide the company with cash flow to aid in the start-up of underground gold production at the Golden Chest Mine. Over the life of the Idaho Pit, which ended production in 2020, the pit produced 121,300 metric tonnes (mt) with an average gold grade of 3.12 grams per tonne (gpt), yielding a total of 12,160 ...
A toxic history: The past and present of the Atlanta …
On this day in ICL history – January 9, 2012 – ICL won its case against Atlanta Gold Corporation over ongoing unpermitted toxic discharges from a historic mine tunnel into the Boise River Watershed. …
Idaho Gold Mine Near Atlanta, Idaho | The Diggings™
The Idaho Gold Mine is near Atlanta, Idaho. Historically the site has been associated with the Atlanta Mining District which is now part of the Boise National Forest. The Idaho Gold Mine was closed at the time of data entry with no known plans to re-open. Production size when active was considered to be small. Mine operations consist of surface ...
Attached is a copy of the 2022 updated overview …
Southeast Idaho. June 2022. Southeast Idaho is one of the . world's major phosphate producing . regions. Phosphate mining has been an important industry in the area since the early 20th century. In 2020, phosphate mining and manufacturing directly contributed an estimated 1,367 industry jobs, $138.1 million in payroll and
Judge: Mining company in contempt for Idaho water …
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge is holding the Atlanta Gold mining company in contempt of court for allowing arsenic and iron to enter a tributary of the Middle Fork of the Boise River. Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Ronald Bush released the decision on Friday, ordering the company to pay up to half a million dollars in fines and penalties if …
Atlanta Gold Drilling Program Identifies Possible New Gold …
Historic gold production from Atlanta of 344,000 equivalent ounces (9,752,000 grams) of gold was shallow high grade mining from surface to a vertical depth of 800 feet below surface. Most of this was mined using cut-off grades of 0.5 opt (17.1 gpt) and 0.4 opt (13.7 gpt). A significant portion of the remaining 474,900-ounce (13,463,000-gram ...
Federal Judge Says Idaho Gold Mine
MISSOULA, Mont.—A federal judge has ruled that the Atlanta Gold Corp. is liable for past and ongoing pollution of Idaho's Montezuma Creek due to discharges from a gold mine, a decision that could result in millions of dollars in fines (Idaho Conservation League v. Atlanta Gold Corp.).
Monarch Mine
Posted on September 14, 2021. The Monarch Mine is located south of Atlanta, Idaho. It's part of the mine hill located outside of town. If you are even remotely into mining history, the town of Atlanta is worth a visit. There are countless mine sites located outside of town and the town was established in the 1860s when gold was found.
Atlanta Gold Royalty
4) Agreement Between Canadian American Mining Co. and Atlanta Gold. More about the town of Atlanta, Idaho. The historic town of Atlanta, Idaho is located along the middle fork of the Boise River and was settled in 1864. Due to Atlanta's remote location and impressive mountain terrain, transportation to and from the town posed significant ...
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Atlanta Gold Inc. (TSXV: ATG) is a junior gold exploration and development company located in a historic mining district North East of Boise, Idaho. The Atlanta …
Gold Mining in Idaho | INN
According to the United States Geologic Survey (USGS), Idaho was a leading placer-mining state and from 1860-1866 was credited with producing as much as 19 percent of all gold equivalent to ...
Atlanta Region | Outdoor Project
Active Mining. Atlanta Gold Incorporated owns many of the mines on Atlanta Hill and is actively working in the area. According to their website, "Atlanta Gold Inc. is a junior gold exploration and development company located in a …
'AGC NO 42' | Lode Claim in Elmore, Idaho | Atlanta Gold Co…
Lode mining claim report for "Agc No 42" (#IMC117176) held by Atlanta Gold Co. in Elmore County, Idaho. Home. Mines. Idaho. Elmore. AGC NO 42; Agc No 42 Atlanta Gold Co. 43.7943°N 115.1279°W Overview Closed ; Actions 10 ... AGC NO 42 is a closed mining claim in Elmore, Idaho.
'LEONORA NO.2' | 21 acre Lode Claim in Elmore, Idaho | Atlanta Gold Co …
LEONORA NO.2 is a 20.66-acre active mining claim in Elmore, Idaho owned by Atlanta Gold Co. Ownership and use of this claim is overseen by the Bureau of Land Management's Four Rivers Field Office under the serial number IMC186853. The last action for this claim occurred on August 30, 2019.
Atlanta, Idaho
Atlanta is a remote mining town located in central Idaho just outside of the Sawtooth Mountains. The areas is rich with gold and silver, and mining has been going on here since 1862. Located at the headwaters of the Boise River, it is a popular tourist destination in the summer and gold can still be found here in the creeks and rivers.
Gold Mining in Idaho: Then & Now
Idaho wasn't admitted into the Union until 1890, clocking in as the 43rd state. About 20 years after Idaho's first gold discovery, Northern Idaho stepped into the spotlight. Prospectors flocked up to the Coeur d'Alene region after Andrew Prichard struck gold in the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River in 1881.
Idaho Mining Towns – Western Mining History
The first gold strike that resulted in the formation of a permanent mining settlement in Idaho was at Pierce in 1860. Prospectors used Pierce as a starting point to explore deeper into the wilds of Idaho and many new strikes occurred through the 1860s at places like Elk City, Warren, and many other locations throughout central Idaho.
Idaho Mining Claims Map | Claims, Active & GPAA Areas
The legend lists the different types Idaho mining claims that are shown on the Idaho mining claims map. GPAA: Stands for Gold Prospector Association of America gold claims. Active Claim Areas: Stands for areas that are on existing gold claims that are actively mined. The rest of the gold claims listed in Idaho are listed by county and they …
12 of the Richest Gold Mining Locations in Idaho
Below we have highlighted 12 of the richest gold discoveries in Idaho. These areas still have gold today, and a hard-working miner can still find some of that elusive yellow metal . 1. Atlanta . Gold mining in this area dates back to 1864 when the Atlanta lode was discovered at the southern edge of the Sawtooth Mountains.
Atlanta Gold Again Found Guilty of Illegal Arsenic
Atlanta Gold Again Found Guilty of Illegal Arsenic Releases to Boise River Defunct Mine in Headwaters of Boise River Hit with $502,000 in Penalties. Boise, Idaho …
Talache Silver Mine Near Atlanta, Idaho | The Diggings™
Atlanta, Idaho. 43.7817°N 115.1098°W. Overview Silver. Location 1 Aliquots. Physiography 1 Records. The Talache Silver Mine is situated in close proximity to Atlanta, Idaho. This mining facility has a long-standing connection to the Atlanta Mining District, which is presently incorporated within the Boise National Forest.
Elmore County Idaho Gold Production – Western Mining …
Gold was first discovered in the district in 1864, in veins on Atlanta Hill, but extreme inaccessibility of the area hindered its development for almost 10 years (Ballard, 1928, p. 7-8). The greatest activity was in the 1870's and 1880's. Ballard (1928, p. 10) reported that the Monarch Mining Co. shipped ore valued at $700,000 in the period ...