Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

INGENIOUS drilling has begun near Battle Mountain NV. We will be drilling 8-10 TGH wells in the next couple months as part of the INGENIOUS project. Then on to three more locations! #geothermalenergy

The first of hopefully a few new acquisitions for the Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology (CREG) at the University of Nevada, Reno; students and postdocs being trained on using our new Olympus VS200 automated thin section scanner; capable of transmitted, reflected and UV light imaging.

Very excited to release the latest episode of the Elements of Deep Sea Mining Podcast, a conversation with Nevada State Geologist Simon Jowitt to uncover the evolving challenges and constraints within the minerals sector. As critical minerals become more common in the public and political discourse, understanding these constraints becomes crucial. Simon offers a comprehensive overview of the intricacies of mineral resource management, the dynamic between economic demands, and environmental impacts. This discussion is not just about identifying problems but exploring viable solutions that could redefine the future of mining and mineral use in our society. Whether you're an industry professional, a policymaker, or simply someone interested in the intersection of technology, environment, and economics, this episode provides critical insights into how we can navigate the complexities of mineral resources responsibly. Tune in: https://lnkd.in/dsRmbs8Z Spotify: https://lnkd.in/daBaKYbF Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d_hbUEyf We discuss Simon's 2020 paper with Gavin Mudd and John FH Thompson Future availability of non-renewable metal resources and the influence of environmental, social, and governance conflicts on metal production: https://lnkd.in/dEHHPkYS #Mining #Sustainability #EconomicGeology #DeepSeaMining #MineralResources #IndustryInsights

Exciting News! NBMG has released five new publications that explore various aspects of Nevada's mineral and energy resources. Head over to NBMG's publication website to discover these valuable insights! https://pubs.nbmg.unr.edu/ - Nevada mineral and energy resource exploration survey 2023/2024 - The anatomy of the Railroad Valley basin: Host to Nevada's largest oil fields - The Nevada mineral industry 2023 - Major mines of Nevada 2023—mineral industries in Nevada’s economy - Lithium in Nevada—origins, extent, role in the energy transition, and implications for economic development and national security

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada Reno is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor level to lead our Economic Geology program and become the new Director of the Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology.?We are looking for individuals with field and lab experience, including research studies related to the genesis, transport, and distribution of metals in the crust, the formation of precious, base, and/or critical mineral and metal deposits, fluid-rock interaction and the circulation of fluids, magmatic and hydrothermal processes, and/or exploration methods. Research must integrate one or more of the following disciplines: economic geology, structural geology, igneous petrology, and geochemistry. Responsibilities for this position will include: 1) managing the industry-funded, Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology (CREG); 2) research on mineral deposits, focusing on the western US and Nevada’s enormous mineral wealth; 3) education via supervision of graduate students and teaching courses in Economic Geology; 4) serving as a spokesperson for the Economic Geology program at NBMG-UNR, requiring effective communication with the public and community leaders regarding the geology of Nevada and its mineral resources; 5) working independently as well as collaborating with NBMG faculty and staff, other geoscience units at UNR and in the region, and others in industry and government in developing funded projects and conducting research; 6) contributing to the development of datasets and reports on Nevada’s mineral resources; and 7) public outreach and service within the University and community. More details and information on how to apply for this position are given at the link here:?https://lnkd.in/gF9XgZ78. Consideration of applications will begin on March 17, 2025.

NBMG's Simon Jowitt was recently quoted in an article by Eos American Geophysical Union discussing the workforce challenges currently facing the minerals industry. The article also features CREG/University of Nevada, Reno students Sterling Ferguson and Alyssa Lindsey.

After last week's Mw 5.8 Parker Butte earthquake near Yerington, Nevada, a UNR field team—including Rich Koehler (NBMG), Director Christie Rowe (NSL), and DGSE graduate students—was mobilized to assess and document the effects of the event. Check out the Nevada Earthquake Clearinghouse website for a summary of their observations and other resources. Updates will be added as any new information and data are compiled: https://lnkd.in/gQJesxQQ Photo caption: A bedrock outcrop along Julian Lane, Yerington, Nevada. The majority of the slope debris remained in place during the earthquake; however, a few boulders rolled down the hill. A previously mapped, north-striking fault extends behind the outcrop, although no displacement was observed. (39.161774, -119.119065). Photograph by Rich Koehler, NBMG.? #nevadageology #nevadaearthquakes

Connect with Erick Burns at #AGU24 ?? This presentation summarizes the development of new maps and estimates of electric-grade geothermal heat in the Great Basin, USA. New data and modern Machine Learning strategies are employed to create better maps as part of an update to estimates last made in 2008, allowing a refined understanding of total resource and regions of high favorability. This work is in cooperation with the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and Utah Geological Survey and supported in part by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office. ??? Friday, December 12th | 10:35 AM ?? Conference Center, Room 209 A-C American Geophysical Union

Big day for seismic activity with a M5.8 not far from Reno this afternoon! Our grad students Hannah Martin and Solomon Feinstein offer this short explainer: https://lnkd.in/e-A85nRa

Congratulations to Marcus Angus and Silas Goetz for 1st and 2nd prizes in the student poster competition at #AEMA24 American Exploration & Mining Association. Doing CREG proud!