National Forest Closures in California

November 2020 by Chris Ralph

I found I could not go prospecting in areas where I did not have a mining claim and the Forest Service thought my mere presence was a danger to the forest.

Addressing EPA Overreach: What Dredgers Need to Know

March 2016

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been attempting to extend their authority and intimidate miners and other public land users for decades. Suction gold dredgers are no exception, and we want to highlight a recent example of how to deal with this federal overreach.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

January 2011
• California suction dredgers had better prepare for battle

Legislative and Regulatory Update

October 2019

• WOTUS rule finalized
• Reminder on new claim fees

Retired Geologist Warned Public of Pending EPA Disaster

September 2015
Retired geologist Dave Taylor of Farmington, New Mexico, predicted the disaster in a letter published by the Silverton Standard a week before it occurred.

PLP and MMAC Update

January 2018

Legislative and Regulatory Update

August 2011
• California suction dredging
• House shows support for public land use

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..."

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