Legislation & Regulation
MMAC Update
December 2016 by Scott Harn
After many decades of closures, land-use restrictions, and over-regulation, miners and all other public land users may finally see some real relief due to the efforts of MMAC.Additional articles that might interest you...
Legislative and Regulatory Update
April 2014
• Idaho continues toward elimination of EPA suction dredging regulations
• EPA makes preemptive strike against Alaska mine
• Proposed Mines Act permit fees
• Idaho continues toward elimination of EPA suction dredging regulations
• EPA makes preemptive strike against Alaska mine
• Proposed Mines Act permit fees
BLM Flexes Its Muscles in Quartzsite
July 2014
Somehow the Bureau of Land Management seems to have forgotten that they work for the people.
Somehow the Bureau of Land Management seems to have forgotten that they work for the people.
EPA Tries to Intimidate Alaskan Miners
October 2013
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell has ordered an investigation of the recent raids, saying he will not tolerate a state agency's participation in the sort of conduct displayed.
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell has ordered an investigation of the recent raids, saying he will not tolerate a state agency's participation in the sort of conduct displayed.
What Can I Do to Save My Mining Rights?
November 2014
We can either surrender or draw a line in the sand and fight to hold the remaining mining rights we still have.
We can either surrender or draw a line in the sand and fight to hold the remaining mining rights we still have.
Study Confirms Mercury Levels Safe in California's Gold Country
July 2013
While the Water Board documented the selenium levels in fish and noted they exceed the levels of mercury, they have yet to acknowledge the numerous scientific studies that show selenium effectively neutralizes the effects of mercury.
While the Water Board documented the selenium levels in fish and noted they exceed the levels of mercury, they have yet to acknowledge the numerous scientific studies that show selenium effectively neutralizes the effects of mercury.
MMAC & PLP Update
August 2016
Many miners have failed to exercise their rights by using the power of their Mining Districts and laws that are already on the books, such as 43 CFR 9712.1, which states…
Many miners have failed to exercise their rights by using the power of their Mining Districts and laws that are already on the books, such as 43 CFR 9712.1, which states…
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.
Landowners complained that mineral mining on or near their property could damage property values while leaving them without a cut of potential profits.
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