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"Formation is dedicated to the principle of environmentally sound mining practices and believes that mining and the protection of the environment can co-exist.
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"Formation's Plan of Operations provides for careful disposal of waste rock and tailings in order to protect water quality."
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"Within the immediate project area, existing roads will be used as much as possible to minimize surface disturbance."
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"The use of underground mining, mine backfill and dry stacking of tailings, provides numerous environmental advantages for the project."
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Stage 1 Construction (completed):
Stage 1 consisted of timber clearing for the tailings and waste rock storage facility, the soil stockpile, site roads, and mill and concentrator pads. Dahle Construction, LLC of Salmon, Idaho has now completed the Stage 1 timber clearing (approx 125 acres).
Stage 2 Construction (antipated commencement fall 2010):
Kellogg, Idaho
- Hydrometallurgical Facility
Salmon, Idaho, top of mountain
- Cobalt Ore Mill and Concentrator
- Water Treatment Plant
- Maintenance Shop and Storage Area
- Aerial Tram Unloading Terminal
- Tailings and Waste Rock Storage Facility and Soil Stockpile
- Water Management Ponds
Salmon, Idaho, 7040 foot elevation
- Ram Portal Bench
- Ram Portal
- Aerial Tram Loading Terminal
Stage 3 Construction:Stage 3 will encompass mine development below the water table.
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