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