Wilson Brothers’ Proposed Bentonite Mine Receives BLM Authorization, Wyoming
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A potential bentonite mine in Diamond Basin has been authorized by the Bureau of Land Management.
The decision comes over the objection of many local residents, including members of the Diamond View Homeowners Association, who expressed concerns about health risks and road damage from the increase in truck traffic.
Wilson Brothers Construction, Inc., of Cowley, hopes to mine approximately 48 acres within a 55-acre permit area on BLM-managed federal land in the Diamond Basin area, seven miles southwest of Cody.
The decision is in line with the BLM’s commitment to supporting sustainable, working public lands for the American people, according to a release.
The BLM received initial comments on the original plan in 2014. Based on the input received, the company made several revisions to its plan, which the BLM analyzed in an environmental assessment. The environmental assessment was released for public review and comments on Jan. 18.
Source: Casper Star Tribune
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