Legislative and Regulatory Update

October 2017 by Scott Harn

• Budd-Falen in line to become next director at BLM
• Ten national monuments slated for changes or reductions
• California adds another fee

Northwestern Alaska Mineral Resources

February 2016
Gold and jade are actually only minor mineral resources for the Northwestern Alaska region as a whole. Modern prospecting has focused more on base metal than precious metal resources.

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..."

Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2016
PLF scores another win for property rights

Tasers and Mining Don't Mix

March 2015
First, the US Forest Service does not have any authority to enforce or administer any “claim jumping” laws, period.

Can't We Just Do Something?

July 2011
We know we lack critical minerals. We know the causes. We know the need. We have the knowledge we need right now. Why can’t we just take action and fix the problem?

Legislative and Regulatory Update

January 2012
• IBLA rules against miner for "late" filing
• Wyoming appeals roadless decision
• Mercury reduction program slated for California
• Oregon wilderness
• Oregon miner prevails in lawsuit against Forest Service and District Ranger
• Canada pulls out of Kyoto Climate Treaty

PLP and MMAC Update

February 2018

The current administration is receptive; we believe the time is ripe to push for a return to reasonable regulations and to restore mining to a priority for public lands as long as some new crisis doesn’t take precedent.

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