Mining operation could be coming to Baker County
Published on May 14, 2026, 1:06:13 PM
Total time: 00:14:06
Published on May 14, 2026, 1:06:13 PM
Total time: 00:14:06
A mining operation that will create close to 100 jobs and cost upwards of $60 million to build could be coming to Baker County. As first reporter in the Baker City Herald, Sumpter Development LLC is planning to reopen four historic mines near Bourne. The company is currently meeting with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries to see if it can get permission and permits from the state agency to use the mines. Jayson Jacoby is the editor of the publication and reported on this story. He joins us to share more.
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