The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given the green light for mineral exploration on approximately 40 acres of public lands in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada. The approved area is part of a larger 24,727-acre region. The exploration will be conducted by 3PL Operating Inc., which owns mining claims in the area.
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The company will be searching for valuable deposits of lithium, boron, tungsten, sodium, potassium, and phosphate. These minerals are located in subsurface brine and geological strata within the company’s mining claims. BLM Tonopah Field Manager Perry Wickham stated that the proposal required no modifications and does not pose a significant impact on the environment.
The decision was made following input from stakeholders and resource stewards. Additional information about the decision, including the signed decision record, is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For further details, the Battle Mountain District Office can be contacted via email or phone.