(Fremont County, WY) – The Bureau of Land Management is allowing Rush Uranium to proceed with exploration drilling at Copper Mountain in Fremont County. The decision record found no significant impact to the environment for the work.
Rush Uranium Wyoming, LLC plans to drill up to 222 holes looking for uranium and construct associated infrastructure on public and private lands approximately 15 miles northeast of Shoshoni.
Uranium is vital for powering nuclear plants, supporting medical treatments, and fueling U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. By managing public lands for responsible mineral extraction, the BLM helps reduce reliance on foreign minerals, bolstering the nation’s energy security.
The BLM published Rush Uranium Wyoming’s Plan of Operations on May 5, 2025, opening a 30-day public comment. Experts carefully considered feedback from stakeholders while preparing the environmental assessment, which informed the finding and decision record.
To review the decision record, environmental assessment, finding of no significant impact, and supporting documents, visit the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, contact the BLM Lander Field Office at 307-332-8400.