Public comment sought on Wikieup mining venture
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary environmental assessment and is seeking public comment on a proposed exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc. that would allow for 145 drill sites and a bulk sample near the town of Wikieup in Mohave County. Public comments will be accepted for 30 days, from April 12 through May 11, 2021. This exploration drilling project is proposed to disturb 26 acres of public land, located within several sections east of Wikieup. Diamond core drill holes are expected to reach target depths of approximately 300 feet. This environmental assessment…