BLM filing moves Paramount Gold’s Grassy Mountain forward

The Bureau of Land Management has filed a notice of intent, thus initiating the preparation of an environmental impact statement for Paramount Gold Nevada’s proposed Grassy Mountain mine in Oregon. “The filing of the NOI in the federal registry marks a major milestone, providing a definitive path forward towards the construction and operation of the Grassy Mountain mine,” said Paramount…

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A returning beauty

Former Rio Tinto mining site in Utah opens to the public as a stunning multi-use regional park. NAM finds out more about this reclamation triumph. By Donna Schmidt The E and S in ESG (environmental, social and governance) is not limited just to mining efforts while in production. That commitment extends long after the last shovel swipe and unloading of…

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Provenance Gold gets BLM approval for Eldorado

Provenance Gold has received its drilling permit from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the company’s Eldorado gold project in Malheur County, eastern Oregon.  The company is now waiting for final approval from the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) in Oregon, which it expects very soon. Pending approval, the company has an agreement with a drilling company…

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BLM publishes final EIS for Robinson Mine expansion

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District in Nevada reported on Aug. 6 that it had prepared and published a final environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding a proposal to expand the Robinson mine in Ely. It began an immediate availability period that, at press time, was set to expire on Sept. 7.  The property is located on private and…

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