About NBMG
NBMG Information Video
Learn how the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
serves the citizens of Nevada in this informative and beautiful video with audio.
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
As defined by state statute (NRS 514), the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) serves as the state’s official locus of data, analysis, and exchange on Nevada’s geology, natural resources, and geologic hazards. NBMG is the state geological survey and a research and public service unit of the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) within the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering and the College of Science. NBMG’s programs align with elements of the UNR strategic plan focused on enhancing the economic growth of the state by collaboration with industry and government agencies and workforce development.
The Mission of the NBMG is to provide the state with relevant geologic information to facilitate environmentally sound and sustainable economic development, enhance the safety of Nevada’s citizens, and benefit society. To fulfill this mission, NBMG scientists conduct pure and applied research on the geology of the state, including geologic mapping, economic geology, geothermal energy, geologic hazards and other topics. Bureau faculty and staff also publish maps and reports, teach courses and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and engage in public outreach. Our products are disseminated to local, state, and federal agencies, major industries, engineers, educators, and the general public.
The Nevada Independent reporter Daniel Rothberg interviews State Geologist Jim Faulds
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