ATTENTION! PONDEROSA PROJECT COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS NOW!

Ponderosa Exploration Drilling Project #64551 Scoping notice was published 7/20/25. Comments are requested through 7/21/2025 11:59:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time). https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=64551 The Northern Hills District of Black Hills National Forest has released information for the proposed Ponderosa gold drilling project, with a 30-day comment period.  Your comments are due by July 21, 2025, at 11:59 … Continue reading ATTENTION! PONDEROSA PROJECT COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS NOW!

Golden Crest gold drilling project: Black Hills National Forest issued a “Response” to public objections

Today, the Forest Supervisor for Black Hills National Forest, Shawn Cochran, issued a “Response” to public objections surrounding the proposed Golden Crest gold drilling project.  This project is immediately west of Spearfish Canyon and would involve placing two dozen drilling pads upstream of Spearfish Canyon and in a prime and popular recreation area. There were … Continue reading Golden Crest gold drilling project: Black Hills National Forest issued a “Response” to public objections

Happy New Year! Buffalo’s Fire offers some of our 2023 Milestones

Happy New Year! We had a great 2023 and look forward to 2024 as we continue working to protect the Black Hills from mining. Please check out Buffalo’s Fire reporting highlights some of our 2023 milestones! Thanks to all of you who made this possible. Keep up the good work!  Please share this blog post on your … Continue reading Happy New Year! Buffalo’s Fire offers some of our 2023 Milestones