Department of agriculture forest service invited public review and comment on potential environmental remediation at the rock creek abandoned coal mine sites in mccreary county ky.
Rock creek mine metals fact sheet.
The facility will be located adjacent to highway 200 next to the existing saw mill approximately 5 miles from the wilderness boundary.
The majority of that comprising the tailings storage facility will be adjacent to an existing lumber mill and 5 miles from the cabinet mountains wilderness area boundary.
It s an opportunity for decades worth of good paying jobs.
It s the promise of economic growth for an entire region.
The proposed rock creek mine in sanders county is more than just another property for hecla.
The underground room and pillar operation will produce an estimated 6 million ounces of silver and 50 million pounds of copper annually.
The rock creek project is located approximately five miles northeast of noxon sanders county montana about 50 miles north of the lucky friday mine in idaho.
The proposed rock creek project located 5 miles from the town of noxon montana will be situated on 481 acres.
It s partnerships with local communities to promote and support education youth activities and health services.
The use of paste tailings was chosen specifically for its stability and reduced footprint.
Rock creek noxon montana hecla acquired the rock creek project in june 2015 with the acquisition of revett mining company.
Project fact sheet pdf draft engineering evaluation cost analysis files.