An old Nevada Gold mine is gearing up for revival after the Bureau of Land Management greenlights mineral exploration.
Operations are set to begin at The Hog Ranch Gold mine, which spans around 200 acres in Washoe county.
The site, which mainly produced Gold, was an open-pit mine in the 1980s, when gold processing was substantial. However, when prices fell in the early 1990s, mining operations ceased, and the land underwent rehabilitation.
This new exploratory project by Hog Ranch Minerals, Inc., will include the construction of new drill pads, new access roads, and staging areas to support exploratory drilling.
The BLM says they diligently considered public comments and worked closely with cooperators, including Tribal governments, the Nevada Department of Wildlife, and the Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Technical Team, to assess potential impacts to cultural and biological resources.
This project comes as market analysis suggests that Gold is experiencing an uptick in the market, surging 18% and hitting new all-time highs.
The decision record, environmental analysis, and maps for the project can be viewed at the BLM National NEPA register: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2023024/510. Additional information is also available by phoning BLM’s Surprise Field Station in Cedarville.
