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Oregon Releases Draft Permits for Proposed Gold Mine in Malheur County ⛏️🌄 State agencies have released draft permits for the long-planned Grassy Mountain gold mine in Malheur County. This is not a new gold strike, but the next step in a mining proposal that has been under review for more than a decade. DOGAMI is now required to take public comments through February 6, 2026, giving residents a chance to weigh in before any mining is approved. If developed, the mine could impact groundwater, wildlife habitat, dust and chemical levels, and long-term land use in the area—factors the state must review before issuing final permits. The announcement simply marks the public notice phase, not an approval. Documents and comment details are available through Oregon DOGAMI. #Oregon #MalheurCounty #GoldMine #EnvironmentalImpact #WLNN