This page is to keep you informed about those mining projects which are subject to the Federal Level scoping and permitting processes, deadlines, and information.
Note: If you have trouble finding a project and status on the Forest Service website go to their SOPA page. Click HERE.
FEDERAL REVIEW OF THE OCTOBER JINX PROJECT COMING IN JANUARY 2026
Nexus Uranium has announced that the Federal scoping process for the October Jinx project will begin in mid-January 2026.
The proposed October Jinx project is the portion of the Chord Uranium Project that is on Forest Service-controlled land at Craven Canyon near Edgemont, South Dakota. This is separate from the company’s project on state-controlled land in the same area. Craven Canyon is an ancient sacred site with cultural and historical resources dating back more than 7000 years.
NOTE: When the Scoping process begins, we will post instructions on how to submit your public opinion comments to the Forest Service for this project. Currently, the Forest Service has proposed allowing uranium drilling to proceed without further environmental review under a Categorical Exclusion (CE).
More information at October Jinx
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