Project Name: Kay Mine Exploration Plan of Operation

NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-AZ-P010-2026-0033-EA

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Project Information

NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-AZ-P010-2026-0033-EA
Project Name

Kay Mine Exploration Plan of Operation
Project Type

EA
NEPA Status

In Progress - Public Review and Comment Period
Lead Office

Hassayampa Field Office
Last Updated

08/28/2026 - 12:51 PM

Project Description

The purpose of the project is to collect mineral resource data through drilling operations. The project consists of copper mineral exploration activities that include access along existing roads to sites throughout the project area to construct 63 drill pads and associated access roads. The project will utilize previously constructed pads and associated access roads, some of which have evidence to current public use that is not associated with the project such as hiking, hunting, recreational target shooting, off-roading activities etc. Total ground disturbance on BLM managed lands is estimated to be 29 acres, which include 12.3 acres for 77 drill pads, 14.2 acres of established access roads, 1.7 acres of road widening on existing access roads with minor maintenance and improvements to allow passage of equipment.
Approximately 8,368 linear feet (2.7 acres) of roads are existing access roads with minor maintenance. These roads are currently 14 ft wide. Some of these roads are used for public access and may require improvements for safe vehicle passage so any additional widening would not be reclaimed  and would continue to be open for public use.  Approximately 40,140 linear feet (12.9 acres) of new access roads up to 14 ft wide are proposed. These access roads would be reclaimed post exploration activities.

What's New

August 28, 2026 - Kay Mine Exploration Plan of Operation is available for comments. Comment period opens 8/28/2026 and Closes 9/27/2026. Select the "Participate Now" button to be taken to the document and comment page.

Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
New River	Arizona	85087	Maricopa

Application Information

Applicant

Kay Mine USA Corp.
Case File Number

AZAZ106783622 (AZA-037786)
Program

Mining
Sub-Program

Hard Rock (Gold, Silver, Copper, Uranium, etc.)

Project Dates

Start Date

7/17/2026

Project Office Information

Lead Office

Hassayampa Field Office
Offices

Hassayampa FO

Contacts

Contact 1 Name

Todd Marks, Project Manager, Assistant Field Manager HFO
Contact 1 Email

[email protected]
Contact 1 Phone

(602) 867-5466

Contact 2 Name

Dale Ohnmeiss, Planning and Environmental Coordinator
Contact 2 Email

[email protected]
Contact 2 Phone

602-867-5400