Senate Joint Memorial No. 103 expresses the support of the Idaho Legislature for the Stibnite Gold Project, which aims to redevelop the Stibnite Mining District in central Idaho. This project is significant due to its potential to provide a domestic supply of antimony, a critical mineral for national defense, while also addressing environmental concerns left by previous mining activities. The memorial highlights the project's expected economic benefits, including a $2.2 billion investment, job creation, and improvements to local infrastructure, as well as its commitment to environmental stewardship through cleanup efforts and habitat restoration.
The memorial calls on the Trump administration and Idaho state agencies to prioritize the permitting process for the Stibnite Gold Project to ensure its timely development. It emphasizes the importance of securing a domestic mineral supply chain and encourages federal and state agencies to expedite permitting for similar critical mineral projects across the United States. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the memorial to various federal and state officials to advocate for the project's advancement.