Legislation & Regulation
Judge Gives OK to Nevada Mining Tax Initiative
April 2012 by Sandra Chereb
A proposed constitutional amendment to raise the cap on mining taxes can proceed as written, a state judge ruled March 14.Selecting A Low-Risk Region To Explore, Mine or Invest
“The evidence is clear—mineral deposits alone are not enough to attract precious commodity investment dollars...”
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Miners Fight Back Against Road Closures

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During discussions with other property rights advocates and members of the current administration, Karen Budd-Falen’s name was mentioned many times as a possible director for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
State Lends Help to County in Nevada Road Fight
Nevada’s attorney general for the first time is joining a rural county in a 15-year-old legal battle...
Central Idaho Federal Employees Back to Work With Local Help
The fire started early October 4, destroying the Bureau of Land Management office on the edge of town within minutes.
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