Esmeralda mine could become largest lithium producer in U.S.

Texas-based Fluor Corporation will conduct a feasibility study for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, a prospective mine in Esmeralda County, amid the growing demand for these metals driven by electric vehicles and energy storages for wind and solar plants.

Body found along Highway 95 near Pahrump

Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives are investigating what they term as a homicide northwest of Pahrump.

Nevada’s 2 biggest gold producers may merge

Barrick Gold Corp. on Friday confirmed that the company has reviewed the opportunity to merge with Newmont Mining Corp., but has not yet reached a decision.

Off-road crash kills man in Pahrump area

A Pahrump couple walking their dogs out in the desert wandered upon the scene of off-road crash that killed a Pahrump man.

Wells Fargo makes donations

Wells Fargo announced it has increased its philanthropic impact in 2018 by donating $444 million to nearly 11,000 nonprofits to help communities and people in need.

Dennis Myers: Nevada loses one of its best advocates

One day, Charles and Jacqueline Springer, of Reno, learned that their dogs, nabbed by an animal control officer, had been destroyed.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, March 2 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $24 million.

Big visions for Beatty

“I’ve always felt that Beatty has never lived up to its potential,” businessman Ed Ringle told the Beatty Town Advisory Board Feb. 25. He then shared his vision of what he believes the town could be and what he plans to do to make it happen.

Group working to remove Valley Electric’s board

A group of member-owners in Valley Electric Association is working to unseat the current board of directors at the co-op as distrust by some ratepayers grows.

P3 Medical Group is new option in Pahrump area

P3 Medical Group expanded over the hump to Pahrump in October of last year, bringing to the valley a whole new option for medical care for area residents. The inclusion of this area in the P3 network also brought with it another new health care option for valley seniors, with Senior Care Plus now offering its Medicare Advantage plans to Pahrump as well.

Round Mountain mining operation plans expansion

As part of the expansion project, Round Mountain hired about 40 new employees, most of whom were truck haul operators, said Emily Hendrickson, corporate social responsibility specialist at Round Mountain Gold Corporation.

Young Pahrump players best elders in softball fundraiser

It’s not always easy to get kids to want to spend time with their older relatives and neighbors, but 13-year-old Catalina Sandoval had a little motivation for the annual Batting 1.000 Challenge softball game pitting young Pahrump players against a team from Pahrump’s Veterans of Foreign Wars post and VFW Auxiliary.

Openings remain for annual No To Abuse Golf Tournament in Pahrump

Salli Kerr, executive director of Nevada Outreach, would prefer that No To Abuse, the organization’s program targeted at victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking and teen dating violence, was not necessary.

IRS deploys online resource

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the easiest way to check on a tax refund is “Where’s My Refund?,” an online tool available at IRS.gov and through the IRS2Go app.