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Zephyr Withdraws Application for Gold Mining in Grape Creek
Rugged mountains and canyons from air
Zephyr's proposed operations in this rugged canyon would have bad environmental impacts. Photo EcoFlight
Zephyr announced that they cannot meet the CDRMS groundwater monitoring requirements at this time. Zehpyr's Dawson Mine application withdrawal was made official by CDRMS in early June 2022. Zephyr has stated that they intend to submit an updated application for this mining permit late in 2023.
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