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Melman on Gold & Silver
August 2009 by Leonard Melman
...a substantial number of news headlines reflected the growing realization that much of the “green shoots” optimism of the past few months was premature.Looking for that Hidden Placer
I detect in a wide array of situations. I like to search for places that no one has been to. I really like to find areas that have never been worked at all.
How to Stake Your Own Claim—Researching Mining Claims
Once you have determined that the land is locatable, the next step in the claim research process is to determine if the land has already been claimed by a previous locator.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• California Senator proposes locking up 2.5 million acres with "Wildnerness" designation
• Battle over the rights of people versus fish continues in the Klamath Basin
• Sound science or "fairy tales"
How To File A Mining Claim
Filing claims is actually quite easy, though there are a number of pitfalls that you should watch out for. Over the years, I have made just about every mistake you can with a mining claim, and have learned a few things to watch out for along the way.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Small miners can join bonding pool in Alaska
• Comments needed for diesel particulate matter proposed rule
• Administration asks Supreme Court to review wilderness ruling
• Bush selects Utah Governor as next EPA chief
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Trump cabinet forming
• Last minute regulations
• California suction dredging
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Lawsuits galore
• Suction dredging saga continues
• HR 1937 to streamline permitting, remove obstacles to miners
• Sage-grouse debate continues
• More National Monuments
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The Bawl Mill
• Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Finding Gold With Copper and Turquoise
• GM to Cancel Mining Contracts
• California Suction Dredging Update
• Newmont Fined for Fatality
• The Memorial Day Nugget
• East Coast Prospecting Challenges
• Saving Money on Mining Gadgets
• BLM Increases Location & Maintenance Fees
• Rio Tinto: Allegations Without Foundation
• National Mining Hall of Fame to Induct Five
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
