Legislation & Regulation
California Suction Dredging Update
July 2012 by Scott Harn
Another California Assembly member, Jared Huffman, is attempting to ban dredging in the state on a more permanent basis.Additional articles that might interest you...
State Lends Help to County in Nevada Road Fight
April 2015
Nevada’s attorney general for the first time is joining a rural county in a 15-year-old legal battle...
Nevada’s attorney general for the first time is joining a rural county in a 15-year-old legal battle...
Alaska: Large-Scale Mining Can Be Done Right
March 2014
"As elected leaders of the State of Alaska, we want you to know that Alaska is open to investment from those who seek to develop our state's natural resources safely and responsibly..."
"As elected leaders of the State of Alaska, we want you to know that Alaska is open to investment from those who seek to develop our state's natural resources safely and responsibly..."
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.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
September 2011
• Salazar pushes wilderness
• California Governor signs AB 120
• Salazar pushes wilderness
• California Governor signs AB 120
The Disappearance of State Mining Departments
May 2011
Unfortunately, mining is politically unpopular and support of the mining industry, no matter how many jobs it brings to a state, even in times of difficult financial need, is never popular among politicians of any stripe.
Unfortunately, mining is politically unpopular and support of the mining industry, no matter how many jobs it brings to a state, even in times of difficult financial need, is never popular among politicians of any stripe.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
September 2017
- PLF sues over critical habitat
- Attorney General ends EPA slush fund
Legislative and Regulatory Update
January 2018
- EPA declines to impose additional regulations and financial requirements on hardrock miners
- “Baffling” ruling in suction gold dredging court case
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