Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VERIS GOLD JERRITT CANYON MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,148,017 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $61,044,398 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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48 MILES N OF ELKO ON STATE HWY 225
ELKO, NV 89801
View on map ↗ - County
- ELKO County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212220
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 1, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $61,044,398 · last Mar 7, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110043970398
How This Compares
#13
of 144 TRI reporters in NV
#38
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,378,918 | — |
| 2016 | 2,676,102 | +12% |
| 2017 | 3,148,017 | +18% |
| 2018 | 2,735,276 | -13% |
| 2019 | 220,858 | -92% |
| 2020 | 553,027 | +150% |
| 2021 | 559,853 | +1% |
| 2022 | 623,498 | +11% |
| 2023 | 217,848 | -65% |
| 2024 | 35 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 56 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 116,700 | — | — | 116,700 | — | |
| Chromium | 67,001 | — | — | 67,001 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 18,076 | 1 | — | 18,074 | 336 | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,803 | 3 | — | 6,800 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4,174 | 1 | — | 4,173 | 3 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 3,707 | 47 | — | 3,660 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 252 | 252 | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 130 | — | — | 130 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 88 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 332,100 | — | — | 332,100 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 89,635 | 5 | — | 89,630 | 461 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 80,000 | — | — | 80,000 | 40 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 68,264 | 3 | — | 68,261 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 17,993 | 71 | — | 17,922 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 11,002 | 2 | — | 11,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9,126 | 1 | — | 9,125 | 6,636 | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,159 | 7 | — | 7,152 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 2,240 | 2,240 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,291 | 4 | — | 1,287 | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 830 | 830 | — | — | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 696 | 1 | — | 695 | — | |
| Toluene | 550 | 550 | — | — | 172 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 523 | 3 | — | 520 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 483 | 2 | — | 481 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 480 | 480 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 462 | 462 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 364 | 1 | — | 363 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 300 | 300 | — | — | 842 |
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 162 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 160,930 | — | — | 160,930 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 58,006 | 6 | — | 58,000 | 212,168 | |
| Toluene | 1,050 | 1,050 | — | — | 10 | |
| Propylene | 872 | 872 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 93 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 1,800,898 | 658 | — | 1,800,240 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 220,011 | 11 | — | 220,000 | 160,000 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 171,200 | — | — | 171,200 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 110,003 | 3 | — | 110,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 100,010 | 10 | — | 100,000 | 140 | |
| Mercury compounds | 79,817 | 28 | — | 79,789 | 20,557 | |
| Chromium | 76,003 | 3 | — | 76,000 | 170,000 | |
| Antimony compounds | 69,001 | 1 | — | 69,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 38,003 | 3 | — | 38,000 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 29,002 | 1 | — | 29,001 | 120,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thallium compounds | 27,000 | — | — | 27,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9,077 | 6 | — | 9,071 | 694 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 3,200 | 1,800 | — | 1,400 | — | |
| Propylene | 802 | 802 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 690 | 690 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 560 | 560 | — | — | 9 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 120 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 2,100,546 | 227 | 9 | 2,100,310 | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 250,016 | 16 | — | 250,000 | 200,000 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 167,400 | — | 36,300 | 131,100 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 120,006 | 6 | — | 120,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 110,014 | 14 | — | 110,000 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 92,951 | 11 | — | 92,941 | 10,036 | |
| Chromium | 86,005 | 5 | — | 86,000 | 200,000 | |
| Antimony compounds | 77,004 | 4 | — | 77,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 43,004 | 4 | — | 43,000 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 33,002 | 2 | — | 33,000 | 150,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thallium compounds | 31,001 | 1 | — | 31,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 21,606 | 5 | — | 21,600 | 660 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 13,000 | 1,000 | — | 12,000 | — | |
| Propylene | 1,202 | 1,202 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 720 | 720 | — | — | 125 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 540 | 540 | — | — | 131 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 99 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 2,100,554 | 320 | 4 | 2,100,230 | 87 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 187,182 | — | 6,292 | 180,890 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 110,023 | 20 | — | 110,003 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 92,330 | 14 | — | 92,316 | 8,820 | |
| Antimony compounds | 81,006 | 6 | — | 81,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 43,021 | 5 | — | 43,016 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 33,035 | 3 | — | 33,032 | 1,500,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 19,919 | 4 | — | 19,915 | 658 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 7,100 | 1,200 | — | 5,900 | — | |
| Propylene | 732 | 732 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 660 | 660 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 540 | 540 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 2,000,510 | 310 | — | 2,000,200 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 110,030 | 24 | — | 110,006 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 75,396 | 14 | — | 75,382 | 15,180 | |
| Antimony compounds | 71,006 | 6 | — | 71,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 42,034 | 5 | — | 42,029 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 32,062 | 4 | — | 32,058 | 200,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 21,800 | 6 | — | 21,794 | 393 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 14,870 | — | — | 14,870 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 9,400 | 1,200 | — | 8,200 | — | |
| Propylene | 682 | 682 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 545 | 545 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 340 | 340 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 243 | 243 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Mercury compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Feb 2, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 2, 2026 | — | Open |
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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 09-2013-3006
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707635 · Mar 7, 2022
$3,901,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707637 · Mar 7, 2022
$3,740,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707638 · Mar 7, 2022
$423,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707639 · Mar 7, 2022
$9,876,600
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707631 · Aug 26, 2021
$14,096,700
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707632 · Aug 26, 2021
$36,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707633 · Aug 26, 2021
$361,363
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707642 · Aug 26, 2021
$52,224
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707641 · Aug 26, 2021
$10,400
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707629 · Aug 26, 2021
$17,103,950
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707630 · Aug 26, 2021
$11,401,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604707636 · Aug 26, 2021
$41,161
Judicial
· Case 09-2014-5008 · Sep 2, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2014-3001 · Sep 4, 2014
$182,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD096691886-001 · Jan 6, 2014
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD096691886-002 · Jan 30, 2009
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