Legislation & Regulation
5th Circuit Ruling May Benefit Miners
April 2011 by Scott Harn
This ruling comes at an opportune time, just as suction dredge miners are dealing with new proposed regulations in several western states. Be sure to cite this case when you provide comments on the regulations!Legislative and Regulatory Update
- November elections
- Anti-mining ballot initiative rejected in Montana
Record $11 Million Fine for California Mine
State regulators imposed a record $11 million fine on the operators of a gold mine in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• All bark but no bite
• Company looks to restart mining in Wisconsin
It's Time to Get the Heck Out of China
We are at a crossroads; either we establish the mining, production and refining of rare earth elements here in the US or we remain subjected to the whims of the Chinese government.
Oregon Dredge Permit Litigation Update
In other words, just like those that move next to an airport and then complain about the noise, Mr. Riskedahl deliberately went out of his way to “witness and document the effects of suction dredge mining,” and when he found some, he was annoyed by it!
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Forest Service to revisit 228 regulations
• WOTUS Executive Order suspended
PLP and MMAC Update
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A New Look at Old Mines
• Proposed Regulations for California Suction Dredging
