Legislative and Regulatory Update

September 2017 by Scott Harn

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

Resource Maven

September 2022

Stocks have been on a run. The S&P 500 is up 14% from its June low; the NASDAQ 100 is up about 20%. Yet sentiment is dismal. 

Legislative and Regulatory Update

January 2016
• More roadblocks in southern California
• Greater Sage-grouse withdrawals

Today's MSHA

April 2012
We all know that it was never Congress’ intent to regulate gold panners and other individual mine operators through MSHA. In fact, I believe the concept of owner-operated mines with no employees was so strange a concept to the lawmakers that they never even thought there would be a need for such an exemption.

Minnesota Delays Decision on Mineral Leases

November 2011
Landowners complained that mineral mining on or near their property could damage property values while leaving them without a cut of potential profits.

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

March 2017
• Conformation for some
• Congress canceling regulations

The Dredge Report

November 2014
As a plaintiff in one of the lawsuits, I’m not allowed to talk about specifics in the court-ordered negotiations currently underway in San Bernardino. However, I do want to let you know we are making progress…

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