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November 2008 by Staff
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Judge refuses to grant preliminary injuction to end suction gold dredging moratorium in California
• Proposed listing of Yellow-legged frog and Yosemite Toad in northern California
What is a Valid Mineral Discovery?
One of the greatest opportunities afforded to the citizens of our country is the right to stake and hold mining claims on federal lands. One doesn’t need to be a lawyer to stake mining claims, but a little bit of knowledge about mining claim laws can be helpful.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Forest Service Roadless Initiave comment period is about to close
• Endangered Species Decision Delayed
• 43 CFR Part 3800—Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws
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.
Stillwater Recovers Without GM’s Business
Stillwater Mining Company previously warned of possible layoffs after General Motors Co. canceled a major contract, but higher platinum and palladium prices have made up for the lost business.
Panel Cuts Park Monies, Eases Mining Restrictions
In twin blows to environmentalists, a Senate panel decided June 22nd to cut a high-profile proposal by President Clinton for buying park land and to limit an effort to restrict waste dumping at some hard-rock mines.
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The Bawl Mill
• Where To Find Diamonds
• Miners Find Encouraging Prospects Near Livengood
• The Business Of Mining: Profits, Losses, Hobbies and Businesses
• Glen's Big Find
• Suction Dredge Study
• Lluvia de Oro— A Shower of Gold Awaiting Development in the Sierra Madre—Part I
• Beyond The End of The Road
• Barnes Store and Yankee Jims
• Mining Tax Increase Suggested
• Opening Ceremony for Buckhorn Mine
• Mining Journal Contest—How Much Is That Old Mining Journal Worth?
• Melman on Gold & Silver
