The proposal by fertilizer company Agrium Inc. calls for drilling 158 holes on about 52 acres 17 miles northeast of Soda Springs.
Officials tell the Idaho State Journal that the company is trying to determine the viability of future mining projects in the area.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service are taking public comment through Nov. 2 for the Husky 1 and North Dry Ridge Phosphate Exploration Project.
Agrium is the same company proposing to expand mining operations at the existing Rasmussen Ridge Mine east of Soda Springs.
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