Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 362 > General Provisions

• Mine: means an excavation in the earth from which ores, coal or other mineral substances are extracted, or a subterranean natural deposit of minerals located and identified as such by the staking of a claim or other method recognized by law. See Nevada Revised Statutes 362.010
• Mineral: includes oil, gas and other hydrocarbons, but does not include sand, gravel or water, except hot water or steam in an operation extracting geothermal resources for profit. See Nevada Revised Statutes 362.010