By Ahron Sherman
Kingman Daily Miner
The process to open the Chloride Copper Mine, formerly known as Emerald Isle, has been drawn out over the past year, but it’s getting to the point where those involved can see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Sierra Resource Group, the Nevada-based mining company working to reestablish the mine, hired Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc. to deal with the Bureau of Land Management’s permitting process, which starts with the Mine Plan of Operations.
Known as an MPO, the document outlines everything Sierra plans to do with the site, from mining and milling to reclamation. Once submitted, BLM reviews it and, if needed, requests revisions.
A better review lends itself to a better product and leads to fewer environmental impacts, he said.
The company expects to hire 20 people to work the mine once it begins operations.
