Nevada Mining Projects Map

Mining operations and development projects are located throughout Nevada, including major lithium projects and some of the largest gold mining districts in North America.

This map highlights key mining regions across Nevada, including major gold-producing areas, lithium development projects, and the northern communities that support mining operations.

Overview of major mining regions and lithium development projects across Nevada.

Lithium Projects

Nevada’s growing lithium industry includes major development projects such as Thacker Pass in northern Nevada and Rhyolite Ridge in central Nevada. These projects are expected to play an important role in supplying lithium for battery production and energy storage technologies.

  • Thacker Pass Lithium Project
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  • Rhyolite Ridge Lithium Project
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Northern Nevada Gold Mining Operations

Northern Nevada is home to some of the most productive gold mining regions in the world, including the Carlin Trend and the Cortez District. Large-scale open pit and underground operations across the Interstate 80 corridor continue to support Nevada’s mining industry through production, exploration, processing facilities, contractors, transportation, and industrial infrastructure.

Major mining operations throughout Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, Carlin, and Elko continue driving economic activity across the region. From haul truck drivers and mechanics to contractors, suppliers, and support businesses, mining remains deeply connected to everyday life across Northern Nevada.

The companies and operations listed below represent some of the largest mining networks currently shaping Northern Nevada’s workforce, economy, infrastructure, and rural mining communities.

Northern Nevada Mining Hubs

Explore the Northern Nevada mining hubs connected along the Interstate 80 corridor, including the towns, services, local information, all tied into Nevada’s mining industry.