Mining industry links

  • Nevada Mining Association - A comprehensive site covering almost everything about the state of the mining industry in Nevada. This site is interactive A+, with a monthly silver drawing ,interesting mineral facts and a monthly feature story.
  • Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Minerals - The NDM is responsible for the development and production of Nevada's minerals. This site contains information on everything from the environment, mineral education and mine safety training to regulations on mine fraud, mine investment and reclamation bonding. Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Minerals includes information on
  • Mackay School of Mines - This site from the University of Nevada, Reno offers information on statewide research and mining-related services.
  • American Institute of Mining ( Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration) - This site chronicles changes in the mining industry. Includes information on new technology and production methods as well as maps, etc.
  • The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology - NBMG is a research unit of the Mercy School of Mines at the University of Nevada, Reno as well as being the state geological survey. Scientists conduct research on mineral resources, engineering geology, environmental geology, hydrogeology and geologic mapping. This site has links about the bureau, links to related sties as well as NBMG publications, maps and other documents.
  • Bureau of Land Management - Since the BLM is the nations largest land manager and owns upwards of 95% of Nevada's land, this site is a must. It contains information on issues such as land patents, mineral leasing and abandoned mines plus much more.
  • EcoNet Resources for Mining Activists - A resource page with resources, links and up-to-date news on mining activities.
  • Environmental Protection Agency - Find out more about the EPA. Includes laws and regulations and databases with tons of environmental data.
  • Office for Mine Safety & Health Research - Mine Health & Safety Research (formerly US Bureau of Mines) includes info on worker health and safety, disaster prevention, publications and databases on mine accidents.
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration - The MSHA page includes information about MSHA and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, mine safety and health hazard alerts and technical reports, mining accident and injury statistics and links to other web sites.
  • Recent developments in mining law - List some recent developments from the Nevada Legislature regarding mining law.

Posted Nov. 12, 1998
Copyright 1999 Nevada Outpost

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