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Production / Operations

Western Exploration continues Doby George permitting

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 28, 2026 · 16:47 WEX · 0.95 Western Exploration Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Western Exploration Inc. has received acceptance from the United States Forest Service (USFS) for its Notice of Intent (NOI) to submit a Mine Plan of Operations (MPO) for the Doby George deposit at its 100%-owned Aura project in Nevada.
  • The company targets the submission of the MPO in Q2 2026, following the commencement of baseline environmental and cultural studies in February 2026.
  • Full NEPA environmental reports are targeted for submission in Q2 2027, supporting the development concept of a 7,500-tonne-per-day open pit heap leach operation.

Key Details

  • Regulatory Milestone: USFS accepted the NOI to submit an MPO for the Doby George deposit, initiating the formal pathway for plan review.
  • Timeline:
    • Baseline Studies: Begin in February 2026, covering biological, cultural, paleontological, air, noise, hydrology, geochemistry, and aquatic disciplines.
    • MPO Submission: Targeted for Q2 2026.
    • NEPA Reports: Targeted for submission in Q2 2027.
  • Partnerships: The company is working with Stantec Consulting and Kappes Cassidy & Associates (KCA) to complete the MPO based on the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) announced on May 8, 2025.
  • Consulting Agreement: An additional consulting service agreement with Stantec Consulting has been entered into to lead the comprehensive suite of baseline studies over the next 14 months starting February 2026.
  • Development Concept: The current plan envisions a 7,500-tonne-per-day open pit heap leach operation at Doby George.
  • Project Location: The Aura project is located approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Elko, Nevada, and includes three deposits: Doby George, Gravel Creek, and Wood Gulch.

Notable Quotes

  • "On Dec. 1, 2025, the company submitted a notice of intent to submit a mine plan of operations (NOI) to the United States Forest Service (USFS). This is an important early milestone and supports the company's objective of advancing Doby George from study stage toward a development decision." — Darcy Marud, CEO
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