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Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project

Rocky Mountain (R2)· Bearlodge Ranger District· Wyoming

Minerals and geology

Rare Element Resources Inc. has submitted a Mine Plan of Operations to the Black Hills National Forest. The project proposes to develop an open-pit mine with associated infrastructure and support facilities. The project also includes reclamation, monitoring, mitigation, and closing.

Milestones: where it is in the process

NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date

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  • Blakley, Kelsey
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Zurcher, Naomi
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
  • Green, Anthony
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
  • Bruno, Anthony
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/02/2026
  • Milton, Deb
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Garvin, PATRICK
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Barnhart, Genevieve
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Stout, Sarah
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Fowler, Risa
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Carpenter, Erin
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Myers, KelseySierra Club
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
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    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • LEHMKUHL, CLARANCE
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Osborn, Max
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • KOROCH, JULIE
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Candelaria, Gwyndean
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/01/2026
  • Dunsmore, Marcia
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Baier, Henry
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Link, Michael
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • O'Brien, MaryProject Eleven Hundred
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Vreeland-Long, Lauren
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Goldsmith, Ken
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Fossum, Gary
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Balmer, John
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Bailes, Mildred
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Gagnon, Christopher
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026
  • Weinman, Bonnie Jean
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 07/31/2026

Details

Analysis
Environmental Impact Statement
Counties
Crook
Last updated
6/2/2026
Contact
Wendy Schuyler, Project Manager
Email
wendy.schuyler@usda.gov
Phone
605-673-9361
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