BLM approves Bell Mountain Mine Project
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CARSON CITY, NEV. The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office has approved the Bell Mountain Exploration Corporation’s (BMEC) “Bell Mountain Mine Project”. BLM previously held a 30-day public comment period beginning January 31, 2020
The Bell Mountain Mine will consist of open pit mining and heap leach processing located in Churchill County, Nevada, approximately 40 miles southeast of Fallon, Nevada, and will mine for gold and silver. The Project includes one new right-of-way for a water conveyance pipeline and use of the existing Earthquake Fault Road. This Project will encompass approximately 180 acres of new disturbance on BLM-administered lands.
A copy of the Environmental Assessment and other related documents are available on-line at: https://go.usa.gov/xd2Ja
For further information, please contact Lisa Ross at 775-885-6107.
The BLM manages more than 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.