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ID HJM010
JM
Status
2/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Conservation Committee
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AI Summary
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Supports U.S. Forest Service and federal agencies approving the Stibnite Gold Project proposed by Midas Gold Idaho, Inc., in Valley County to redevelop the historic Stibnite Mining District.
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Project is designed to clean up legacy environmental impacts from decades of mining activity while extracting tungsten, antimony, gold, and silver that pre-date modern regulatory standards.
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Stibnite Gold Project would provide the only domestic source of primary antimony as China controls 83% of world antimony resources, which is critical for flame retardants in defense and energy sectors.
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Project is projected to generate $1 billion investment in Idaho, approximately 1,000 well-paying jobs, $40 million in direct annual payroll, and hundreds of millions in federal, state, and local taxes over its lifetime.
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Directs the Chief Clerk to forward this memorial to the President, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Interior, EPA Administrator, and Idaho's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and supporting actions by the U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies, in partnership with agencies of the State of Idaho and Valley County, to move forward to approve the Stibnite Gold Project.
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Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:34 a.m. on February 28, 2018
3/1/2018