BLM approves mineral exploration in Railroad Valley
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TONOPAH, Nev. –The Bureau of Land Management today approved mineral exploration on about 40 acres of public lands across a 24,727-acre area in Railroad Valley of Nye County.
3PL Operating Inc. can look for valuable deposits of lithium, boron, tungsten, sodium, potassium, and phosphate in subsurface brine and geologic strata on mining claims owned by the company.
“This proposal required no modification and does not present a significant effect on the environment,” said BLM Tonopah Field Manager Perry Wickham. “We are grateful for input from stakeholders and our resource stewards for actionable observations.”
Additional information, including the signed decision record, is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please email the Battle Mountain District Office at BLM_NV_BMDO_P&[email protected] or call 775-482-7800.
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.