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Mining Expedition at Eagle Rock—Part II
June 2009 by David Shackleton
We spent more time that first day moving rocks than we did sending material over the sluices. Even so, our cleanup was quite respectable for having only moved down to a depth of a couple feet.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Trump cabinet forming
• Last minute regulations
• California suction dredging
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Comment period reopened for pygmy owl critical habitat in Arizona
• Limits on wilderness study areas finalized in Utah
• IBLA rules miner cannot set up store processing equipment on claim when no mining is taking place
• New law to protect claims and equipment in Washington State
Bering Sea Gold—Part II
In last month’s issue we covered the initial discovery of gold, the subsequent gold rush that occurred around Nome, some of the geology of the area and past production. We’ll conclude the article in this issue with a further examination of the geology and deposit types, discuss the resources...
Grass Valley, Nevada City, Malakoff Diggings, Northern California
September 2022The early miners sought their wealth in the creeks and rivers of the area but the true wealth was discovered by accident.
Lawsuit Update From the New 49'ers
Many of you are aware that we have been engaged in litigation with anti-mining activists that have been attacking us through the Karuk Tribe of California since 2003. It all started with their lawsuit against the US Forest Service (USFS), challenging that District Rangers do not have the authority to allow small-scale mining activities under a Notice of Intent (NOI) when the Ranger concludes that the mining activity is not likely to create a substantial surface disturbance.
Update on MMAC & PLP
Public Lands for the People is working on a Miner's Bill of Rights with the support of several members of Congress.
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• Broomstick Gold
• Electra Gold Sees Potential in Other Minerals & Metals
• The Forgotten Specimen—Part I
• Miner's Cabin—Red Shack Territory
• "New" Gold Rush Has Arrived
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• Melman on Gold & Silver
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