TRI Reporter
RCRA
BALD MOUNTAIN MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,726,535 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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70 MILES S OF ELKO
ELKO, NV 89803
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- ELKO County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212220
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 30, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000608441
How This Compares
#14
of 144 TRI reporters in NV
#44
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)
+32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,551,625 | — |
| 2016 | 2,040,047 | +31% |
| 2017 | 2,726,535 | +34% |
| 2018 | 1,539,413 | -44% |
| 2019 | 102,670 | -93% |
| 2020 | 2,584,510 | +2417% |
| 2021 | 1,138,385 | -56% |
| 2022 | 3,324,611 | +192% |
| 2023 | 1,060,997 | -68% |
| 2024 | 2,044,756 | +93% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,841,770 | 57 | — | 1,841,713 | 3 | |
| Mercury compounds | 147,081 | 8 | — | 147,073 | 113 | |
| Methanol | 47,440 | 1,440 | — | 46,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,844 | 1,800 | — | 44 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,800 | — | — | 1,800 | — | |
| Toluene | 926 | 926 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 261 | 261 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 140 | 10 | — | 130 | 4,027 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 93 | 93 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 856,170 | 27 | — | 856,144 | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 147,819 | 7 | — | 147,812 | 81 | |
| Methanol | 49,540 | 1,540 | — | 48,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,000 | — | — | 2,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,349 | 1,300 | — | 49 | — | |
| Toluene | 894 | 894 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 29 | 8 | — | 21 | 4,141 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 13,603 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,336,843 | 53 | — | 2,336,790 | 7 | |
| Mercury compounds | 730,793 | 17 | — | 730,776 | 162 | |
| Methanol | 241,440 | 1,440 | — | 240,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 7,800 | 7,800 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3,109 | 9 | — | 3,100 | 5,134 | |
| Ammonia | 2,520 | 2,500 | — | 20 | — | |
| Toluene | 948 | 948 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 800 | — | — | 800 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 261 | 261 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 97 | 97 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 16,721 | |
| Lead compounds | 878,598 | 41 | — | 878,556 | 0 | |
| Methanol | 161,440 | 1,440 | — | 160,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 86,510 | 6 | — | 86,505 | 6,032 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 5,200 | 5,200 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,920 | 3,900 | — | 20 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 936 | 6 | — | 930 | 6,080 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 800 | — | — | 800 | — | |
| Toluene | 708 | 708 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 181 | 181 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 92 | 92 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 20,428 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,136,279 | 111 | — | 2,136,167 | 6 | |
| Methanol | 411,340 | 1,340 | — | 410,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 28,506 | 3 | — | 28,503 | 1,060 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2,605 | 5 | — | 2,600 | 7,428 | |
| Ammonia | 1,720 | 1,700 | — | 20 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 800 | — | — | 800 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 102,670 | 10 | — | 102,661 | 1,094 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 7,800 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,139,168 | 63 | — | 1,139,105 | 3 | |
| Methanol | 241,340 | 1,340 | — | 240,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 148,008 | 8 | — | 148,000 | 444 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2,309 | 9 | — | 2,300 | 2,800 | |
| Ammonia | 2,147 | 2,100 | — | 47 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,900 | — | — | 1,900 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 241 | 241 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 16,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,105,105 | 105 | — | 2,105,000 | 1 | |
| Methanol | 331,340 | 1,340 | — | 330,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 258,418 | 18 | — | 258,400 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,045 | 11,000 | — | 45 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2,412 | 12 | — | 2,400 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,800 | — | — | 1,800 | — | |
| Toluene | 1,017 | 1,017 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 301 | 301 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 97 | 97 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,124,055 | 55 | — | 1,124,000 | 0 | |
| Methanol | 671,340 | 1,340 | — | 670,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 214,114 | 14 | — | 214,100 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 14,016 | 16 | — | 14,000 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,700 | — | — | 1,700 | — | |
| Toluene | 1,314 | 1,314 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 411 | 411 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 97 | 97 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 547,172 | 342 | — | 546,830 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 489,497 | 34 | — | 489,462 | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 356,850 | 75 | — | 356,775 | 71 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 149,202 | — | — | 149,202 | 5 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 7,839 | 7,839 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 700 | 700 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 353 | 353 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 12 | 11 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 4,027 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 113 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING
ELKO, NV
|
Copper compounds | — | 3,826 | — | — |
|
JUST REFINERS INC.
SPARKS, NV
|
Copper compounds | — | 201 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
JUST REFINERS INC.
SPARKS, NV
|
Mercury compounds | — | 113 | — | — |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CIRBA SOLUTIONS US INC
LANCASTER, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
KINSBURSKY BROTHERS SUPPLY INC
ANAHEIM, CA
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
JUST REFINERS INC.
SPARKS, NV
|
Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 2004 | Sep 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 25, 2004 | Sep 23, 2004 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2013-3000 · Jan 30, 2013
$278,000
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INFORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD981678477-001 · Jun 16, 2004
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD981678477-005 · Dec 24, 2001
Other facilities in ELKO County, NV
TUSCARORA GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT
NOT IN A CITY LOCATED IN ELKO COUNTY, NV
HUNT & SONS, INC - ELKO BULK PLANT
ELKO, NV
KOMATSU PROJECT
ELKO, NV
BOART LONGYEAR
ELKO, NV
JENNINGS WAY
ELKO, NV