Press Releases

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Arizona, Colorado River DO

Bureau of Land Management extends public comment period on lithium exploration project near Wikieup

KINGMAN, Ariz. — To allow more time for public participation, the Bureau of Land Management is extending the comment period on a proposed lithium exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Bureau of Land Management invites public input on lithium exploration project near Wikieup

KINGMAN, Ariz.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Nevada lithium pilot project

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada Tonopah Field Office is asking the public to comment on the draft environmental assessment

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Humboldt River Field Office issues a Record of Decision for the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine

Orovada, Nev. — The Humboldt River Field Office issued a Record of Decision approving the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine proposed by Lithium Nevada Corporation.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

The Bureau of Land Management releases final environmental impact statement for the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine

As part of the Trump Administration’s priority to responsibly develop domestic supplies of critical minerals, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Humboldt River Field Office has released the final

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management Accepting Comments for Gibellini Mine

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Mount Lewis Field Office has scheduled two virtual public meetings for the Gibellini Vanadium Mine on September 2 at 2 p.m.

Montana-Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comments on uranium project plan of operations

(BELLE FOURCHE, S.D.) – The Bureau of Land Management South Dakota Field Office is seeking public comments on the complete Plan of Operations (Plan) for the Dewey Burdock In-Situ Uranium

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

The Bureau of Land Management Begins Scoping for proposed Gibellini Vanadium Mine Project Southeast Of Eureka, Nevada

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mount Lewis Office has begun the scoping process for the proposed Gibellini Vanadium Mine Project located approximatel

Nevada

BLM seeks public input on the proposed Lithium Nevada Corporation Thacker Pass Project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on the Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment, analyzing the po

California, California Desert DO, Ridgecrest FO

BLM Approves Drilling Project to Explore for Lithium in Inyo County

A picture of public lands in Inyo County, north of Trona, California. Photo by BLM.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Las Cruces DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed mining exploration on Lordsburg Playa

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposed Plan of Operation for mineral exploration in the Lordsburg Playa.  The public has until Sept.

Nevada

Black Rock National Conservation Area Subcommittee to meet on May 12

Reno, Nev.--The Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Councils (RAC) Black Rock National Conservation Area subcommittee will meet on Friday, May 12.

National Office, Nevada

Secretary Jewell Joins Nevadans to Celebrate Designation of Basin and Range National Monument

As part of President Obama’s commitment to protect the nation’s significant outdoor spaces for the benefit of future generations, U.S.

Colorado

Secretary Jewell applauds President Obama's designation of Basin and Range National Monument in Nevada

President's action preserves sweeping landscapes and ancient rock art, protects
existing ranching and military uses

Nevada

BLM Seeks Expressions of Competitive Interest for Salt Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada is seeking interested parties with the means to buy and process approximately 5.5 million metric tons of salt.