Oregon Resources Corporation
In 1990, Oregon Resources Corporation (ORC) identified a significant mineral sands resource located in southwestern Oregon. A drilling program confirmed multiple commodities for industrial applications including chromite, zircon and garnet.
In the Fall of 2007, ORC received approval on two conditional use permits from Coos County. One to construct a processing facility and the second to allow a mineral sands mining operation on designated property located in Coos County.
The mine permit was appealed to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals. Oral arguments were heard on January 17, 2008. On February 21, 2008, LUBA affirmed the County's decision. To see LUBA's final opinion and order, please click here.
ORC is completing the final design of the processing plant with construction estimated to begin in the second quarter of 2008. The company expects to begin hiring for operations in the third quarter of 2008.
Plant Site and Facility
May 2008 News
Pilings are arriving at the plant site in Coos Bay for the beginning of construction.
Product samples have been sent to customers for testing as molding sand.
Successful completion of 2007 exploration drilling programs.
In the Fall of 2007, ORC received approval on two conditional use permits from Coos County. One to construct a processing facility and the second to allow a mineral sands mining operation on designated property located in Coos County.
The mine permit was appealed to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals. Oral arguments were heard on January 17, 2008. On February 21, 2008, LUBA affirmed the County's decision. To see LUBA's final opinion and order, please click here.
ORC is completing the final design of the processing plant with construction estimated to begin in the second quarter of 2008. The company expects to begin hiring for operations in the third quarter of 2008.
Plant Site and Facility
May 2008 News
Pilings are arriving at the plant site in Coos Bay for the beginning of construction.
Product samples have been sent to customers for testing as molding sand.
Successful completion of 2007 exploration drilling programs.
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