WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: To enhance permitting efficiency for mining projects on public lands while ensuring rigorous environmental and public engagement standards, the Bureau of Land Management today announced a new national process for early coordination and engagement on mineral projects. This approach, known as pre-plan coordination, shortens review times while allowing potential conflicts to be i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management today approved the Robertson Mine Project in the Shoshone Range of Lander County, allowing Nevada Gold Mines, LLC, to explore and mine for precious metals on approximately 5,990 total acres, most on BLM-managed public lands. As proposed, the project is expected to last about 12 years and includes three open pits, haul roads, and associated facil more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: OAKLAND, Calif. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on November 11 at 2:46 p.m. PST / 5:46 p.m. EST to assist the state of Nevada in combating the Callahan Fire, burning in Washoe County. On November 11, the state of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG).  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: A Nevada man pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of wire fraud stemming from his role in a years-long fraud scheme, during which he stole more than $6.1 million in victim investor funds. According to court documents, Mykalai Kontilai, formerly Michael Contile, 55, of Las Vegas, facilitated an investment fraud scheme involving his company, Collector's Coffee Inc., doing business as Collec more PR