EXHIBIT 23(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report dated February 17, 1995, included in this Form 10-K, into Battle Mountain Gold Company's previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-3 No. 33-51921 and Form S-8 Nos. 33-14605, 33-22146, 33-47570 and 33-53195. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Houston, Texas March 27, 1995