TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BARRICK TURQUOISE RIDGE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 42,452 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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28 MILES NE OF GOLCONDA
GOLCONDA, NV 89414
View on map ↗ - County
- HUMBOLDT County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212220
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 16, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 9, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110002048025
How This Compares
#26
of 144 TRI reporters in NV
#125
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+3179% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29,247 | — |
| 2016 | 43,425 | +48% |
| 2017 | 42,452 | -2% |
| 2018 | 59,582 | +40% |
| 2019 | 212,013 | +256% |
| 2020 | 6,002,499 | +2731% |
| 2021 | 11,926,076 | +99% |
| 2022 | 3,325,870 | -72% |
| 2023 | 8,087,073 | +143% |
| 2024 | 959,167 | -88% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 419,154 | 33 | — | 419,121 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 237,334 | 2 | — | 237,332 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 108,359 | 70 | — | 108,289 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 57,298 | 1 | — | 57,297 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 50,222 | 4 | — | 50,218 | 70 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 22,994 | 60 | — | 22,934 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 22,390 | 22,390 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 13,977 | — | — | 13,977 | 2 | |
| Ammonia | 7,862 | 7,806 | — | 56 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 6,670 | 56 | — | 6,614 | 14,828 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 6,518 | — | — | 6,518 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 5,234 | 5,234 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 569 | 9 | — | 560 | 43,846 | |
| Antimony compounds | 258 | — | — | 258 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 123 | 6 | — | 117 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 86 | 86 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 30,692 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 730 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 2,561,998 | 29 | 620 | 2,561,349 | 13,132 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,351,530 | — | — | 2,351,530 | 5 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,532,509 | 27 | — | 1,532,482 | 50 | |
| Zinc compounds | 399,818 | 36 | — | 399,782 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 274,635 | 13 | — | 274,622 | 1,266 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 266,790 | 2 | — | 266,788 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 218,283 | 96 | — | 218,187 | 13,483 | |
| Ammonia | 165,481 | 6,005 | — | 159,476 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 105,917 | 208 | 0 | 105,708 | 6,707 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 61,114 | 2 | — | 61,112 | 39,932 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 51,367 | — | — | 51,367 | — | |
| Selenium compounds | 24,495 | — | — | 24,495 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 23,913 | 59 | — | 23,854 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 21,375 | — | — | 21,375 | — | |
| Propylene | 14,468 | 14,468 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 9,156 | 9,156 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,955 | 3,955 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 131 | 131 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 54 | — | — | 54 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 467 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,464,457 | 27 | 496 | 2,463,934 | 25,796 | |
| Lead compounds | 283,427 | 154 | — | 283,273 | 1,483 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 256,473 | 2 | — | 256,471 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 114,251 | 69 | — | 114,182 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 64,050 | 2 | — | 64,048 | 47,189 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 47,619 | — | — | 47,619 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 31,780 | 34 | — | 31,746 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 31,767 | 8,739 | — | 23,028 | — | |
| Propylene | 14,455 | 14,455 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 6,650 | — | — | 6,650 | 52,392 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,965 | 5,965 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,378 | — | — | 4,378 | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 256 | — | — | 256 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 95 | 95 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 90 | 5 | — | 85 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 47 | — | — | 47 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 40 | 5 | — | 35 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 6,110,267 | 158 | 49 | 6,110,060 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 2,860,725 | 3 | 116 | 2,860,606 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 997,105 | 41 | — | 997,064 | 79 | |
| Lead compounds | 973,977 | 91 | — | 973,886 | 1,966 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 287,190 | 2 | — | 287,188 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 280,705 | 168 | 0 | 280,537 | 45 | |
| Copper compounds | 241,105 | 202 | — | 240,903 | 49,608 | |
| Nickel compounds | 128,164 | 125 | — | 128,039 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 26,711 | 9,331 | — | 17,380 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,904 | 11,904 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 3,636 | 3,636 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,438 | — | — | 3,438 | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 522 | 4 | — | 518 | 31,000 | |
| Ammonia | 241 | 2 | — | 239 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 206 | 186 | — | 20 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 127 | 127 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 53 | 5 | — | 48 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thallium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,536,597 | 39 | 696 | 2,535,862 | 31,812 | |
| Mercury compounds | 947,339 | 176 | 0 | 947,162 | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 845,612 | 157 | — | 845,456 | 441 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 671,602 | 48 | — | 671,554 | 17 | |
| Zinc compounds | 566,483 | 26 | — | 566,457 | — | |
| Ammonia | 234,848 | 5,991 | — | 228,857 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 101,892 | 1 | — | 101,891 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 37,883 | 23 | — | 37,860 | 86 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 31,541 | 10,055 | — | 21,486 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,611 | — | — | 12,611 | 4 | |
| Propylene | 7,548 | 7,548 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,278 | 4,278 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3,925 | 37 | — | 3,888 | 113,935 | |
| Nitric acid | 159 | 159 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 92 | — | — | 92 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Thallium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 211,224 | 132 | — | 211,092 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 597 | 597 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 110 | 3 | — | 107 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 82 | 82 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | 32,221 | 43 | — | 32,178 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 27,286 | 2 | — | 27,284 | 3 | |
| Naphthalene | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 24,651 | 2 | — | 24,649 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 17,731 | 40 | — | 17,691 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 32,646 | 2 | — | 32,644 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 10,711 | 71 | — | 10,640 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 17,702 | 2 | — | 17,700 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 11,455 | 51 | — | 11,404 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 77 | 77 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 14 | — | — | 14 | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | 2,604 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 10,521 | — | — |
| Arsenic compounds | — | 38,978 | — | — |
| Antimony compounds | — | 5,386 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 14,828 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 8,495 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 38,068 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 1,800 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 1,003,536 |
| Cyanide compounds | — | 584 | — | 973,149 |
| Silver compounds | — | 526 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 551 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 2,651,951 | — | — |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PACIFIC STEEL
ELKO, NV
|
Copper compounds | — | 33,284 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Mercury compounds | 63 | — | — | — |
|
ATLAS TOWING
ELKO, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 2,520 | — | — |
|
THERMO FLUIDS INC
BEOWAWE, NV
|
Ethylene glycol | 730 | — | — | — |
|
ATLAS TOWING
ELKO, NV
|
Manganese compounds | — | 11,921 | — | — |
|
PACIFIC STEEL
ELKO, NV
|
Lead compounds | — | 291 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Lead compounds | 504 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC STEEL
ELKO, NV
|
Manganese compounds | — | 43,846 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Lead compounds | 70 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC STEEL
ELKO, NV
|
Copper compounds | — | 14,828 | — | — |
|
PACIFIC STEEL
ELKO, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 30,692 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2 | BATTLE MOUNTAIN SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY, BATTLE MOUNTAIN |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2016 | Mar 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 29, 2013 | Dec 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 28, 2012 | Feb 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 17, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 17, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 17, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 30, 2008 | Aug 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 20, 2007 | Aug 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 17, 2006 | Aug 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 17, 2006 | Aug 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 17, 2006 | Aug 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 16, 2005 | May 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 16, 2005 | May 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 16, 2005 | May 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 9, 2001 | May 2, 2002 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD986774735-001 · Jun 20, 2007
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