BLM approves Cortez mine plan modification in Lander and Eureka counties
BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has approved changes to the Cortez mine plan to add 14 acres of new activity and change existing activities at the site south of Crescent Valley in Lander and Eureka Counties.
With this approval, Nevada Gold Mines, LLC, may modify its existing plan of operations to reconfigure project facilities to allow for better handling of water, sediment, and process fluids. Additionally, a new water line, wider haul road, and a new power line will provide for safer travel and reduced truck traffic between Cortez and Goldrush mines.
The project supports President Trump’s Executive Order 14241, “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production,” to boost domestic mineral production, reduce U.S. reliance on foreign minerals, and create jobs.
Additional information, including the Decision of Nepa Adequacy and planning documents, is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact BLM Mount Lewis Field Manager Sam Ault at [email protected] or 775-635-4058.
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.