EPA TRI Facility · Metal Mining

Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine

Carlin, NV · Parent: Barrick Nevada Holding LLC

Total releases
56.2K lbs
Chemicals reported
6
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Land Disposal
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Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine has reported 56.2K lbs of toxic releases across 6 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 17% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Metal Mining sector. The primary release pathway is land disposal, accounting for 82% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#5,863 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 212221 (Metal Mining). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 56.2K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 6 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (17%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is land disposal at 45.8K lbs (81.5% of total volume), followed by air releases at 18.5%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 5% - from 24.4K lbs to 25.5K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Barrick Nevada Holding LLC.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Metal Mining
NAICS Code
212221
Total Releases
56.2K lbs
Chemicals Reported
6
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine
56.2K lbs
Nevada Gold Mines LLC - Goldstrike Mines Inc
930.8M lbs

100% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine
6
Nevada Gold Mines LLC - Goldstrike Mines Inc
33

82% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 56.2K lbs.

Land Disposal 45.8K lbs (81.5%)
Air Releases 10.4K lbs (18.5%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 5% (24.4K lbs to 25.5K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 24.4K lbs 3
2020 6.2K lbs 2
2021 19 lbs 3
2022 3 lbs 2
2023 25.5K lbs 5

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 6 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 44.9K lbs -
Cyanide compounds 8.2K lbs -
Hydrogen cyanide 2.0K lbs -
Ammonia 710 lbs -
Mercury compounds 250 lbs -
Naphthalene 18 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
40.7158, -116.1121
ZIP Code
89822
EPA Facility ID
89822NWMNT15MIL

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine release?
Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine has reported releases of 6 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 56.2K lbs. 1 of these (17%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine in?
Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine is classified under the "Metal Mining" industry (NAICS code 212221), located in Carlin, NV.
How long has Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine reported to the TRI?
Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine is land disposal, accounting for 81.5% of total releases (45.8K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (18.5%).
Are emissions from Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 5%, from 24.4K lbs to 25.5K lbs.
Is Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine release carcinogens?
Yes, Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 17% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

What to do with this facility's data

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.