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Committee endorses SJM 107 urging timely federal review of DeLamar Mine application
Summary
The committee voted to send SJM 107 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation; Emily Hendrickson of Integra told lawmakers the company engaged with BLM since 2020, purchased the property in 2017, and plans to enter the NDEP process this year.
Rep. Dygert presented SJM 107, which recognizes Integra Resources’ work preparing the DeLamar Mine project and encourages the federal government to act on the company's mining application in a timely manner. The presentation noted Integra’s stated engagement with local tribes and ranchers and the company's commitment to address legacy mining issues if encountered.
Emily Hendrickson, representing Integra/DeLamar Mine, answered committee questions and said Integra has worked with the Bureau of Land Management as lead agency since 2020, that Integra purchased the property in 2017 and conducted initial data collection, and that the company expects to enter the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) process this year.
Rep. Raybould moved to send SJM 107 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation; the motion carried by voice vote. Rep. Dygert will sponsor the measure on the floor. The minutes record the committee action but do not include a roll‑call vote.
