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The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) is a research and public service unit of the University of Nevada and is the state geological survey. NBMG is part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. NBMG scientists conduct research and publish reports on mineral resources, engineering geology, environmental geology, hydrogeology, and geologic mapping. Individuals interested in Nevada geology are encouraged to visit, call, write NBMG, or visit our homepage.

University of Nevada, Reno Campus

Director, Research Faculty,
Cartographic and Administrative Staff

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University of Nevada/178
Reno, NV 89557

Phone: (775) 784-6691
Fax: (775) 784-1709
E-mail:  nbmg@unr.edu 

U.S. Mail:
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Mail Stop 178
University of Nevada
Reno, NV 89557-0178

UPS or Federal Express:
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Mail Stop 178
University of Nevada
1664 N. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89503


NBMG offices on the main campus of the University of Nevada, Reno are located in the west wing of the Scrugham Engineering/Mines building.

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NBMG Analytical Laboratory

NBMG Educational Outreach

Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library

Great Basin Science Sample
and Records Library/Publication Sales
& Information Office


GBSSRL

2175 Raggio Parkway 
Reno, NV 89512 

Phone: (775) 682-8766
E-mail:  nbmg@unr.edu


Contact our Publications Sales and Information Office to purchase or obtain additional information about:

--NBMG geologic maps and reports
--U.S. Geological Survey geologic maps and publications
--U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps
--Aerial photographs
--Cuttings, core, and well records for oil, gas, and geothermal
--General geological and mining information

New hours of operation
Due to staff shortages, beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2023, our office hours will be as follows:
Tuesday – Friday (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM)

Keep updated here:
https://pubs.nbmg.unr.edu/aboutus.asp
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Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library

Need a rock identified?Rock Identification Requests

Most rocks and minerals can be identified by someone on the NBMG staff at our Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library in Reno, Nevada. Contact Rachel Micander for an appointment at rmicander@unr.edu.

Please see the NBMG Staff Directory for direct phone numbers and other contact information for individuals.

NBMG offices are closed on state holidays.

For authors preparing materials for NBMG publication, please see the preliminary NBMG style guidelines.