Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
HYCROFT MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 347 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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52 MILES WEST OF WINNEMUCCA
WINNEMUCCA, NV 89446
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- HUMBOLDT County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 21222
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 15, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110007980453
How This Compares
#70
of 144 TRI reporters in NV
#454
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.
12
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 (2015–2022)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 194,047 | — |
| 2016 | 19,280 | -90% |
| 2017 | 347 | -98% |
| 2020 | 89,535 | — |
| 2021 | 93,064 | +4% |
| 2022 | 393 | -100% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 390 | 390 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,223 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 92,329 | 521 | — | 91,808 | 11,690 | |
| Toluene | 550 | 550 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 170 | 170 | — | — | — | |
| Selenium compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 27 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 88,582 | 455 | — | 88,126 | 11,500 | |
| Toluene | 720 | 720 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | |
| Selenium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 230 | 230 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 83 | — | — | 83 | — | |
| Propylene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1,032 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 19,000 | 19,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 220 | — | — | 220 | — | |
| Propylene | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 5 | — | 2 | 11,940 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 125,273 | 43 | — | 125,230 | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 49,882 | 32 | — | 49,850 | 40,290 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 18,000 | 18,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 890 | — | — | 890 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WM MERCURY WASTE INC
UNION GROVE, WI
|
Mercury compounds | 1,022 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 22, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 22, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 22, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 22, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 23, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 2015 | Aug 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 22, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 22, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 22, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 25, 2012 | Jan 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 28, 2011 | Jul 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 28, 2011 | Jul 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2011 | Jul 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 28, 2011 | Jul 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 5, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 5, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 5, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 5, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 1997 | Jan 29, 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD986775559-001 · Nov 7, 2018
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NVD986775559-002 · Feb 11, 2002
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