12/08/2025

The BLM has issued a decision on the Environmental Assessment for the HiTech Lithium Exploration Plan of Operations. Available below are the signed Decision Record, FONSI, the Final EA, and its appendices.

3/26/2025

BLM seeks input on proposed lithium exploration in McDermitt Caldera

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to explore for lithium in the McDermitt Caldera near Nevada in Malheur County, Oregon. If approved, HiTech Minerals Inc. could modify approximately 100 acres with 267 exploration drill sites across 7,200 acres of public lands.

Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register where comments may be submitted through the ‘Participate Now’ option (preferred). Comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] or delivered to: Vale BLM Malheur Field Office, Attn: McDermitt Exploration Project, 100 Oregon St., Vale, OR 97918. The public comment period will close April 25, 2025.