Eureka! Eureka County, Nevada, that is, where McEwen Mining owns the Gold Bar property. The company (formerly US Gold) is evaluating the ongoing development and production of the site, which includes an open-pit gold mine, a milling facility, and support facilities. McEwen Mining took full ownership of the property in 2005 by buying out BacTech Mining. It also has interests in properties in Argentina, including one producing both silver and gold. McEwen Mining also owns about 500,000 acres of mineral rights in Mexico's Sinaloa state, where it is exploring the El Gallo tract. Chairman and CEO Rob McEwen owns a 25% stake in the company. In 2017 McEwen Mining agreed to buy Lexam VG Gold.