A 'Rare' Opportunity for America

June 2019 by Greg Walcher

All of which brings us back to the question of why we rely so heavily on China in the first place. America’s economy is heavily dependent upon energy and telecommunications, but does that require Chinese manufacturing? Clearly not.

Detecting Clay Seams

November 2015
Because the old timers were so good at locating the better paying deposits—most of them along clay seams in this particular area—it makes good sense to try and locate these clay lines at old mining sites.

Representative Manweller Lends a Hand in Washington State

July 2014
We're done watching as an unelected and unchecked bureaucracy, with rule-making authority, enforcement powers, and seemingly bottomless budgets abuses citizens at will.

Comments Needed On Pebble Project Draft EIS

June 2019

If you do not have the time to read the entire document, I would suggest starting with the Executive Summary that begins on page 80.

Significant Progress for California Suction Gold Dredgers

January 2015
It was a milestone day in the battle to maintain the rights of miners to dredge on federal mining claims in California.

Oregon Miners Still Fighting

November 2016
On October 19, 2015, the Waldo and Galice Mining Districts (of SW Oregon), along with several Oregon mining organizations and individuals, filed a Complaint in the United States District Court in Medford…

MMAC & PLP Update

June 2016
Each separate Mining District is a federally recognized entity. There are huge advantages—picture yourself going to an oversight meeting where 2, 3, 4, or even more Mining District representatives have obtained voting positions on the board. 

Legislative and Regulatory Update

September 2017

• PLF sues over critical habitat
• Attorney General ends EPA slush fund

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