Division of Minerals & the Commission on Mineral Resources

To encourage and assist in the responsible exploration for and the production of minerals, oil, gas, and geothermal energy which are economically beneficial to the State, to provide for public safety by identifying, ranking and securing dangerous conditions at mines that are no longer operating, and collecting and disseminating information on exploration, production and related topics.

Mining Claims

Researching and filing mining claims in Nevada is a structured, compliance-driven process governed by federal law, state statutes, and county recording requirements. Nevada is one of the most active mining-claim states due to its extensive federal lands and mineral potential.

Mining Claims

Geothermal

Geothermal Permits

Mining Forms

Data & Presentations

Oil & Gas

Abandoned Mine Lands (AML)

Mining

Commission Meetings