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NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-AZ-G010-2023-0003-EA
Project Name: Copper Creek Exploration Project

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Project Information

NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-AZ-G010-2023-0003-EA
Project Name

Copper Creek Exploration Project
Project Type

EA
NEPA Status

Completed - Completed
Lead Office

Safford Field Office
Last Updated

4/6/2026 5:00:00 PM

Project Description

The applicant, Redhawk Copper, Inc (Redhawk), has submitted a Mining Plan of Operation, dated May 23, 2022, to the BLM SFO to conduct copper mineral exploration activities, consisting of 67 drill pad sites and associated access roads. The drill pads and roads encompass approximately 18 acres, which includes six acres for 67 drill pad sites and 12 acres for associated access roads. A total of 14 acres of which will be reclaimed before the Project is completed. The remaining 4 acres consist of road widening disturbance (from 8 to 12 feet wide) and would not be reclaimed following completion of work. The Project Area is adjacent on all sides to undeveloped land that includes lands owned or managed by the BLM; private parties, including Redhawk patented claims; and the Arizona State Land Department. 
The Project will occur within the Copper Creek Mining District (also referred to as the Bunker Hill Mining District), where mineral exploration and extraction has previously occurred. The Project will specifically use existing access roads and pads that were previously constructed for mineral exploration activities, with many of the access roads currently in use. Redhawk proposes to conduct exploration activities that will cause some surface disturbance of this previously disturbed area, with some minor expansion in specific areas, primarily to allow safe access. This disturbance will allow for further data collection to assess mineral development potential within the Project Area.

What's New

The BLM SFO has released the final analysis and decision on the Copper Creek Exploration Project. With this approval, Redhawk Copper, Inc., may modify 18 acres of public lands to access and expand 67 pre-existing drill pad sites and associated access roads. The company will eventually reclaim 14 of the modified acres to their original state. The remaining four acres will be for widening existing roads open to the public for recreation and other activities. Any future plans to mine as a result of this exploration will include further analysis and opportunities for additional public review and comment. The decision and planning documents are available under documents.

A virtual public meeting was held on March 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m. MST, to provide information about the project. A recording of that meeting can be using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih5NT8QpEkE.

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Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
San Manuel	Arizona	85631	Pinal County

Application Information

Applicant

Redhawk Copper Inc.
Case File Number

AZA-038540
Program

Mining

Project Dates

Start Date

11/1/2022
End Date

6/30/2025
FONSI Date

6/30/2025

Project Office Information

Lead Office

Safford Field Office
Offices

Safford FO

Contacts

Contact 1 Name

Carlos Herdocia
Contact 1 Email

[email protected]
Contact 1 Phone

(928) 348-4400

Contact 2 Name

Daniel Moore
Contact 2 Email

[email protected]
Contact 2 Phone

(520) 258-7234