Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights

June 25, 2025

State of Nevada Issues 'Cease and Desist' to Lithium Nevada on Groundwateer Pumping for Thacker Pass Mine

Dean Barlese, Paiute, defending the Massacre Site from lithium drilling in 2023. Photo courtesy Protect Thacker Pass

State of Nevada rules against Canadian company's use of groundwater for drilling for lithium at Peehee Mu'huh Paiute Massacre Site

"Cattle rancher Edward Bartell waited patiently to take pictures of Lithium Nevada pumping water from a well the mining company had recently lost the right to use," the Nevada Current reports.

The state sent the mining company a cease and desist order Friday.

"The Nevada Division of Water Resources, which manages public waters in the state, said Lithium Nevada continued using the well despite being notified in April that their water permits were n longer valid." 
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