RE: RE: Court decision"that has nothing to do with Mosquito whatsoever? "
ROTFLMAO. Nothing to do with MSQ? You haven't heard of Idaho Rivers or the Idaho Conservation Leage and their concerns (and their lawsuit)?
Be my guest (reality 101, Toots).
Downstream groups challenge Forest Service's approval of CuMo Mine exploration because of concerns about Boise River watershed.
In May, 2011, after receiving more than 500 comments from concerned citizens, the U.S. Forest Service released the Final Environmental Assesment for CuMo Exploration Project and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact.
The decision reached by Forest Supervisor Cecelia Seesholtz permits a Canadian mining company, Mosquito Gold Company, to conduct a five year mineral exploration project, including the construction of up to 10.2 miles of new temporary roads and four new stream crossings.
In July, 2011, Idaho Rivers United, along with the Idaho Conservation League and Golden Eagle Audubon Society, filed a complaint. challenging the Forest Service's approval of the CuMo Exploration Project. We claim the Forest Service has not evaluated what impact the extensive road construction and round-the-clock drilling activities will have on sensitive species in the project area, including wolverine, northern gawshawk, and great grey owl through preparation of an environmental impact statement that is required by the National Environmental Policy Act..
Background
The CuMo project is located on a forested ridge on the south side of Grimes Creek upstream of Pioneerville and Idaho City, just 38 miles from Boise. Interestingly, while the project is in the Boise River watershed, it's just a stone's throw from Garden Valley and the South Fork Payette River. Conceptual drawings of the CuMo molybdenum and copper mine show a massive open pit and complete removal of the ridge.
Pictures speak loudly. Please take a minute to view the short video from our tour of the huge Thomspon Creek mine near Challis. You'll get an idea of what is in store for the Grimes Creek area.
The New York Times ran a story on the CuMo project on September 17, 2010 - Molybdenum Project Sparks Debate Over Idaho Watershed that features many locals.
World's Largest Open-Pit Accessible Moly Deposit
Mosquito Consolidated Gold Mines Limited is looking for molybdenum and copper at the CuMo site. The Canadian company claims CuMo is one the world's largest molybdenum deposits.
Mosquito Gold is seeking a permit to expand and complete their exploration. They propose to drill approximately 260 exploratory holes and construct 10 to 13 miles of new temporary access roads.
July 2010 - Updated Fact Sheet Please print and share this helpful information.
May 2010 fact sheet on 1872 Mining Act Reform
KTVB, Channel 7, aired a story on the CUMO mine on Nov. 24. Here's the link to the KTVB story
https://www.idahorivers.org/protectrivers/boiseriver.aspx?page=cumo_mine