The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has issued a renewed Water Pollution Control Permit (NEV0094110) to Newmont USA, Ltd. for its Mule Canyon Mine Project in Lander County, Nevada. This decision, dated March 13, 2026, confirms that the NDEP has received sufficient information to assure that state waters will not be degraded and that public safety and health will be protected, as per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 445A.350 through 445A.447.

This renewal allows Newmont USA to continue the construction, operation, and closure phases of the mining project. Regulated entities, particularly those in the mining sector operating under similar permits, should note the NDEP's confirmation of compliance with water quality and public health standards. While this is a renewal for a specific project, it serves as an indicator of the state's regulatory expectations for mining operations regarding environmental protection.