Laramie County Gold Mine Project Advances After Five Years

Strategic Insights -

Long-standing plans for a gold mine in Laramie County are progressing, driven by U.S. Gold Corp.'s efforts over the past four years. The company has been exploring the possibility of mining the gold and copper deposit at the Silver Crown Mining District since 2020. The mine would operate for 10 to 12 years, generating over 100 mining jobs and potentially creating a couple of thousand jobs in the Cheyenne area. It would be the first gold mine to operate in Wyoming since the 1950s, employing a unique mining process that uses froth flotation instead of cyanide.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Laramie County gold mine project has been in development for five years, with U.S. Gold Corp. leading the effort for the past four years.
  • The mine would operate at the Silver Crown Mining District, located 20 miles west of Cheyenne.
  • The mine would employ 100+ mining jobs and potentially create a couple of thousand jobs in the Cheyenne area.
  • It would be the first gold mine to operate in Wyoming since the 1950s.
  • The mine would use a unique mining process that employs froth flotation instead of cyanide.

The amendment requests submitted by the Land Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Industrial Siting Division (ISD) aim to reduce environmental risk and address water supply complications. The requested changes include adding a geomembrane to the compacted soil liner beneath the tailing management facility and extending the permit from June 30, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2026.

Statistics:

  • 5 years: duration of the Laramie County gold mine project's internal development.
  • 4 years: duration of U.S. Gold Corp.'s involvement in the project.
  • 100+: estimated number of mining jobs during the mine's operation.
  • 2,000+: potential number of jobs created in the Cheyenne area.
  • 10-12 years: estimated duration of the mine's operation.
  • 1950s: last time a gold mine operated in Wyoming.

Sources:

  • "U.S. Gold Corp. Acquires 100% of CK Gold Project in Laramie County, Wyoming", CK Gold website.
  • "Laramie County Gold Mine Project Advances After Five Years", Wyoming Tribune Eagle.