BLM approves permanent closure of Abandoned Mine Lands hazards in Lincoln County, Nevada
ELY, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management has approved the permanent closure of 47 abandoned mine hazards around the ghost town of Delamar and Helene, Nevada. These hazards have been identified as potential public safety risks. The Nevada Division of Minerals has collaborated with the Nevada BLM State Office and Nevada Department of Wildlife to survey the hazards and determine the appropriate closure methods. All closures would be completed with minimal disturbance.
For more information, please visit the Delamar Abandoned Mine Land Closures project webpage or contact BLM Caliente Field Office Geologist Bruce Condie at 775-251-5250 or [email protected].
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.