The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has granted approval to Castle Gold for continued exploration near Tonopah. The BLM is responsible for managing approximately 245 million acres of public land, primarily located in 12 western states, including Alaska. This decision is in line with the BLM’s mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
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In addition to the surface land, the BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate across the nation. The approval for Castle Gold’s continued exploration is likely part of this mandate, as the company seeks to potentially unearth valuable resources.
The full details of Castle Gold’s exploration project near Tonopah are not specified in the announcement. However, the BLM’s approval signifies that the project meets the necessary environmental and regulatory standards set by the agency.