Mining

Rainbow East Exploration Project (RP #24-001/IS #24-0017)

State Route 78 and BLM Route 949, Glamis, California 92227

Document Stage

Environmental Review

Public comment period

Open until October 15, 2026

Description

Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. proposes the Rainbow East Exploration Project on Bureau of Land Management-administered lands east of the Rainbow Pit area of the existing Mesquite Mine. The Project would construct up to 22 drill pads for drilling 23 exploration holes; each pad would include a lined drill sump to contain drilling fluids and cuttings. Other proposed features include five new short-term access roads totaling up to 4,500 linear feet and permanent widening of approximately 1,315 linear...

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