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Ask the Experts—Why doesn't the 1872 Mining Law apply to all 50 states?
May 2008 by Chris Ralph
Q: In the Feb 2008 Mining Journal you ran an article, “Gold Deposits of North Carolina,” by Chris Ralph. The article states that the 1872 Mining Law does not apply in North Carolina and in fact only has merit in 19 of the 50 states. Can you explain how that could happen?Additional articles that might interest you...
Mannequins Bring "Life" to Mining Museum
July 2000
Mining is coming back to Leadville, at least in spirit.
Mining is coming back to Leadville, at least in spirit.
Tonopah Historic Mining Park
April 2001
For just a few bucks admission you’re on your way. Shawn will give you a map of the 130-acre park, and you are free to explore on your own. There are just a few areas that are fenced-off for safety concerns, but most of it is wide open. It is a refreshing change to view a mining museum/park such as this.
For just a few bucks admission you’re on your way. Shawn will give you a map of the 130-acre park, and you are free to explore on your own. There are just a few areas that are fenced-off for safety concerns, but most of it is wide open. It is a refreshing change to view a mining museum/park such as this.
Placer Gold in New Mexico
February 2002
New Mexico is not especially known for placer gold, although significant quantities have been recovered from certain districts. There are good opportunities for finding additional gold in favorable areas in the state.
New Mexico is not especially known for placer gold, although significant quantities have been recovered from certain districts. There are good opportunities for finding additional gold in favorable areas in the state.
Annual Claim Fees Due September 3, 2013
August 2013
Because September 1 falls on a Sunday this year; and Monday, September 2, is a holiday, the BLM will accept yearly filings through September 3.
Because September 1 falls on a Sunday this year; and Monday, September 2, is a holiday, the BLM will accept yearly filings through September 3.
Record-Breaking Alaskan Nugget for Sale
May 2001
Clay described working the placer claim with his D-6 in 1998, “when this big one just rolled....."
Clay described working the placer claim with his D-6 in 1998, “when this big one just rolled....."
The Bawl Mill
August 2013
• Reality show or reality?
• Big brother pays well...
• "Less is more" is really less
• Reality show or reality?
• Big brother pays well...
• "Less is more" is really less
The Bawl Mill
May 2017
• There’s no place like home...
• To comply or not to comply, that is the question...
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