One of several new trona projects planned outside of Green River had received official BLM approval.
The Bureau of Land Management recently announced that the organization issued a record of decision approving the Dry Creek Trona Mine Project south of Green River in Sweetwater County.
"The approved project authorizes Pacific Soda, LLC to construct mine well fields, processing facilities, storage ponds, a co-generation facility, landfills for salt and lime, transportation facilities, natural gas and water pipelines, and powerlines to mine and process materials from underground trona beds located 2,300 feet below the surface," the BLM press release explained.
The project is expected to employ up to 2,000 workers during construction and create about 300 full-time, high-paying jobs over the life of the mine, according to the BLM. Pacific Soda estimates there are approximately 117 million tons of recoverable trona within the proposed project area that could produce approximately six million metric tons of marketable soda ash and more than 440,900 metric tons of baking soda annually.
Trona development aligns with President Trump's Executive Order to "Unleash American Energy," the BLM noted.
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis applauded the BLM's order approving the proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine the day it was announced.
"The Trump administration's approval of the Dry Creek Trona Mine in Sweetwater County is welcome news and demonstrates yet again President Trump's commitment to delivering for the people of Wyoming," Lummis said. "This vital development will create hundreds of good-paying jobs for hardworking Wyoming families while strengthening our domestic supply chain for essential minerals that keep costs lower at the store for everyday Americans. By supporting responsible resource development right here at home instead of relying on foreign countries, President Trump and Secretary Burgum are putting America First and ensuring Wyoming continues to lead the way in powering our nation's economic prosperity."
The BLM released the final environmental impact statement for a 30-day public comment period before making the final decision. The final EIS, record of decision, and supporting documents are available at the BLM National NEPA Register.
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