Goldfinch Plan of Operations

Minerals and geology

The Dillon Ranger District received a Plan of Operations for the Goldfinch Mine located approximately 3.6 miles northwest of Argenta. A 3 year exploration project including roads, trenches and shaft that will be reclaimed after exploration is complete.

Milestones: where it is in the process

NEPA Start Date: 3/9/2026
Finding/Decision Date: —

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Goldfinch Plan of Operations7 files

Analysis Reports5 files

20251020_GoldFinch_PollinatorBA.pdf678 KB· Oct 20, 2025
20251024_AquaticReport_Goldfinch.pdf335 KB· Oct 28, 2025
20251119_Gold Finch Mine Hydro Report.pdf55 KB· Jul 23, 2026
20260202 Goldfinch Terrestrial Wildlife Report.pdf210 KB· Feb 2, 2026
20260309_GoldFinchMine_NEBA_BE Plants and Pollinators.pdf638 KB· Mar 9, 2026

20260514_EA_Goldfinch .pdf1.3 MB· Jul 22, 2026
20260728_Goldfinch_legal MTStandard.pdf40 KB· Jul 28, 2026

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Details

Analysis: Environmental Assessment
Counties: Beaverhead
Last updated: 7/22/2026
Expected decision: 3/2027 (Estimated)
Contact: Kevin Hodge, District Ranger
Email: kevin.hodge@usda.gov
Phone: 406-683-3900

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