Work underway to close old mine shaft entrances at Gold Butte monument – K.M. Cannon

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State contractors are closing entrances to abandoned mines in Gold Butte National Monument to keep humans out but allow wildlife in. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) -Read More-

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2018 Nevada Abandoned Mine Lands Physical Hazards Report

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The State of Nevada’s Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program finished its 32nd year in 2018. Details and milestones of the program in 2018 can be found by clicking here.