BLM approves Mountain View gold exploration project
GERLACH, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Mountain View gold exploration project within a 3,328-acre area of public lands about 16 miles north of Gerlach in Washoe County.
With this approval, Millennial NV LLC may explore for gold through up to 400 acres of phased surface-disturbing activities and baseline data collection to assess mineral development potential. Any future potential mining would include further environmental review and potential opportunities for public comment.
Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact BLM Project Manager Kathy Torrence at [email protected] or 775-623-1500.
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.