Professional Equipment for Serious Detectorists!

Magazine

All Articles

Legislative and Regulatory Update

PLP letterAs mentioned in last month’s column, California Assemblywoman Lois Wolk attached a rider to the pending budget bill. The rider calls for a new study (Environmental Impact Report) on the effects of suction gold dredging, funding for the study, and a two-year moratorium on suction dredging while the study is being completed.

Wolk’s last attempt to put an end to suction dredging was vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger after several thousand dredgers sent in comment letters, so she is trying another route.

Jerry Hobbs, president of Public Lands for the People, provided us a copy of the letter his organization sent to Governor Schwarzenegger to encourage another veto. Please take a moment to send your own constructive comments to the governor’s office. 
© ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal, CMJ Inc.
Next Article »« Previous Article

Add a Comment

Additional articles that might interest you...

Electra Gold Sees Potential in Other Minerals & Metals


One of the particular features of these alumina silica ore bodies is that they are generally visible from the surface, unlike like gold and silver that are generally hidden and can require an immense amount of exploration and development.

Remote Mining Camps of Yuma County


The remote desert of southwestern Arizona was an attraction only because of the gold and other minerals that were found there. Certainly the weather was not a draw! The early mining days were tough—the mines were a long way from supplies, and hostile Indians made travel in the area extremely dangerous.

Company Notes


• U.S. Gold Corporation
• AZCO Mining Co.
• Canyon Resources Corporation
• Placer Dome, Inc.
• Vista Gold Corp.
• Grupo Mexico

Legislative and Regulatory Update


• Utah's Kathleen Clarke nominated for top BLM post
• 3809 Regulations—Letter Drive
• Judge rules on Oregon coho salmon
• Norton joins fight against environmentalist lies...

Legislative and Regulatory Update


• Comment period extended for frog habitat
• Tennessee permits for gold prospecting
• California dredging injunction and restraining order hearing

Gold at Mercury Mines


There are numerous old mercury (quicksilver) mines in the central Coast Ranges of California, from San Benito County on the south to Lake County on the north, a distance of 225 miles.

Picks & Pans: More Big River Dredging in Northern California


As the mining club in Happy Camp had lowered their initial joining price to something even a dirt-poor, full-time gold dredger like me could afford, I joined—and then impatiently awaited the coming of dredging season.

Subscription Required:
The Bawl Mill   • Ask The Experts—What questions should I ask before investing in a gold mine?   • Ask The Experts—Should I choose gold, silver or mining stocks?   • From the Editor   • Eight Reasons To Release Oil From The Strategic Petroleum Reserve   • No Leprechaun Needed   • Building A Mine—Dust Devil Sunstones   • Remote Throttle Benefits Dredgers   • Pickering Bar Revisited   • John Fremont and the Gold Mines of Las Mariposas   • The Pay Streak: Redefined With Metal Detectors   • No Gas Needed   • Melman on Gold & Silver   • Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

Free:
What's The Best Way To Invest In Gold Or Silver?

Advertisements

Garrett Electronics - trusted by real miners & prospectors!
Precious Metals Recovery plants and equipment
Fighting to keep public lands open to the public
Specializing in the processing of precious metal ores!
Watch prospecting shows on your computer right now
Free Online Sample Issue