Press Releases
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BLM approves Silver Peak lithium mine expansion
The expansion allows for use of new technologies expected to increase lithium recovery by up to 100% from the same amount of raw materials.
BLM approves lithium exploration in southeast Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management recently approved the expansion of lithium exploration activities in southern Malheur County, about 20 miles west of McDermitt, Nev.
BLM approves mineral exploration in Railroad Valley
With this decision, 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.
BLM approves Dry Creek Trona Mine in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management has issued a record of decision announcing approval of the Dry Creek Trona Mine Project south of Green River in Sweetwater County. Trona is a mineral used to produce soda ash—an essential raw material in baking soda, glass, chemicals, detergents, and other key industrial products, including lithium-ion batteries.
BLM approves Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project
The Bureau of Land Management today approved the Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project near Montello in Elko County.
BLM issues final analysis for the Dry Creek Trona Mine
The BLM issued the final environmental impact statement analyzing the proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine Project south of Green River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The 30-day public review period will start Feb. 28, 2025.
BLM seeks input for proposed expansion of lithium mine
The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day comment period beginning Feb. 28, 2025, for a proposed update to the plan of operation for the Silver Peak Lithium Mine near Silver Peak, Nevada.
BLM seeks input on proposed lithium exploration project
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a preliminary environmental assessment for the proposed Nevada North Lithium Exploration Project in Elko County.
Major lithium mine approved in Nevada in latest effort to support a domestic supply of critical minerals
DOI and BLM leaders announce the approval of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron mining project.
BLM approves two exploratory mineral drilling projects in eastern Utah
The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of two mineral exploration projects on public lands in the 29,956-acre Red Wash Potash Leasing Area of Grand County.
BLM issues final analysis for proposed Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada
Today BLM advanced a project that would mine lithium, a critical mineral, in Nevada.
BLM seeks input for proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine in Southwest Wyoming
BLM is seeking public comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Dry Creek Trona Mine south of Green River in Sweetwater County. The comment period will close September 23, 2024.
BLM seeks input on proposed infrastructure for Project West Trona Mine in Southwest Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the environmental assessment of infrastructure with the proposed Project West Mine, which would be on private lands near Green River in Sweetwater County
BLM approves lithium exploration project in Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management announced approval of the Big Sandy Valley Lithium Exploration Project near Wikieup, Arizona.
BLM extending scoping period for proposed lithium exploration near McDermitt, Nev.
VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public scoping period for a proposal to conduct expanded lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera.
Public input sought for proposed lithium exploration
VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input for the next 30 days on a proposal to conduct expanded lithium exploration in the McDermitt Caldera.
BLM seeks public comment on proposal for exploratory drilling west of Moab
The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day comment period for an updated A1 Lithium Incorporated Mineral Exploration Project Environmental Assessment.
Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to meet
VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in McDermitt, Nev., Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27 and 28.
Bureau of Land Management extends public scoping period for Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project
TONOPAH, Nev. — The 30-day public scoping period for the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron project began on December 20, 2022 and extended through January 20, 2023.
Bureau of Land Management Extends Public Scoping Period for Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project
TONOPAH, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District, Tonopah Field Office will extend the public scoping period for the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project
Bureau of Land Management Begins Review of Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine
TONOPAH, Nev. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced it will commence review of the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project.
