Anyone can track the status of the permit at the following site http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/info/nepa/log.html Here is what it currently says. DOI-BLM-AZ-C010-2012-0055-EA Mining Plan of Operations for Sierra Resource Group, Inc.'s Chloride Copper Mine PD Lands 7/27/2012 EA in Progress Paul Misiaszek