Another year, another round of fines, state orders and recommendations to revoke the permit of hopeful silver and gold company Wildcat Mining Corporation.
Historic mining structures remain on the property of Mayday-Idaho mining complex that Wildcat Mining Corp. plans to mine in La Plata Canyon. The complex reached its height in silver and gold production in the 1930s/1940s. Now, Robinson said, there could be enough of the precious metals left to sustain operations for 10 years. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
George Robinson, president of Wildcat Mining Corp., on Friday discusses mineral formations in the area of the Mayday-Idaho mines in La Plata Canyon. He said state-imposed improvements to the mine site will be done by July 1. If not, the company could face a revocation of its permit. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
George Robinson, president of Wildcat Mining Corp., said he doesn’t expect mining in the Mayday-Idaho complex to impact the La Plata River. Ore will be hauled and processed off-site, and the operation only needs eight gallons of water a minute. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Ray Ferguson, a miner who lives in the area, stands in a wooded mining area in La Plata Canyon on Friday as George Robinson, president of Wildcat Mining Corp., leads a tour of the area. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
Road improvements to an illegally cut road totaled $600,000 in 2014 at the Mayday-Idaho mining complex in La Plata Canyon. Wildcat Mining Corp. must complete several outstanding remediation projects. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
George Robinson, right, president of Wildcat Mining Corp., said mining at the Mayday-Idaho site could begin as early as October. The company has been in violation with the state since 2008. Ray Ferguson, a miner in the area, accompanied a tour of the area. Photo by Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald.
