About Us

Mission

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.

Administrator

Rob currently serves the role of Administrator for the Nevada Division of Minerals. He received his degree in Geology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and started his career as an exploration geologist in precious metal exploration for a junior company in Nevada. In 2012 Rob transitioned to public service at the Division of Minerals and gained experience in Abandoned Mine Lands program management, bond pool administration, agency administration, and Governor relations. He currently serves the role of Nevada’s Delegate to the Interstate Mining Compact Commission, Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, and the National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Program. Rob is also a member of the Nevada State Environmental Commission, University of Nevada Mackay Advisory Board, and the University of Nevada Center for Economic Development Advisory Board.

What We Do

The Division is responsible for permitting, inspecting, and monitoring all oil, gas, and geothermal drilling activities on both public and private lands in Nevada. Staff also monitors production of oil, gas, and geothermal resources to ensure proper management and conservation. Nevada is a member of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.

The Division's abandoned mine lands program provides for public safety by identifying and ranking dangerous conditions at mines that are no longer operating, and by securing dangerous orphaned mine openings. The program continually urges the public to recognize and avoid hazardous abandoned mines.

The Division is involved in a wide array of activities relating to mineral development. Staff compiles annual data on all active mines in Nevada and maintains the State's mine registry. Information concerning mining operations and production is made available to the public through this yearly publication. Educational documents and materials concerning many aspects of the minerals industry are also produced. The Division participates in governmental activities affecting policies and laws concerning the minerals industry and resource development. The Division administers the State's reclamation bond pool.

View the video "Nevada Division of Minerals, an Overview" for more information about our agency.

Source of Funding

Virtually all sources of funds for the Division are from fees and assessments from the mineral industries with which we work, grants, and publication sales. There are no State general funds in the division's budget.

Strategic Plan

Nevada Division of Minerals' Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2028.

Nevada Division of Minerals Language Access Plan August 2024