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Feds Approve Exploratory Drilling for Idaho Molybdenum Mine

Federal officials have approved a Canadian company's request to do exploratory drilling about 55 miles northeast of Boise to determine if molybdenum, copper and silver exist in sufficient quantities to go forward with an open-pit mine.
The U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday its approval of the mining corporation's plan that includes building about 10 miles of roads and up to 137 drill pads for up to 259 drill holes.
Boise National Forest Supervisor Cecilia Seesholtz released the decision on a supplemental Environmental Assessment that found no significant impact with the project.The agency said the company wants to start drilling this fall within about 3,000 acres in the Boise National Forest, but didn't have an exact date.
Molybdenum has a variety of uses, but is mainly used as an alloy to make steel, cast iron and other metals stronger and more resistant to corrosion. It also has numerous chemical applications, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Environmental groups have been fighting the proposed mine, contending it will lead to pollution of the Boise River headwaters.
Following a lawsuit, a federal court in 2012 ordered the Forest Service to complete a supplemental Environmental Analysis, which ultimately culminated in the agency approving the exploratory drilling this week.

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