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April 2005 by Staff
Re: "Miner Wins Important Victory Against Forest Service" (March 2005)Ask the Experts - Old workings & tailings: What are my options?
Q: ...It’s a 2,000-acre property that was mined 100 years ago, still has the old workings, tailings, etc. I am looking to recover gold from the old waste/tailings... plus possibly strip mine some of it. What are my options?
Forest Service v. Michael & Linda Backlund
On Tuesday morning, August 26, 2010, my clients Michael and Linda Backlund were forced to plead guilty to a charge of violating 36 CFR §261.10(b), which criminalizes maintaining a residence on Forest Service land without authorization “when such authorization is required.” This is a new regulation pursuant to which virtually anything, even a tent, is an unlawful “residence” unless authorized in advance.
Can't We Just Do Something?
We know we lack critical minerals. We know the causes. We know the need. We have the knowledge we need right now. Why can’t we just take action and fix the problem?
MMAC & PLP Update
We have been playing defense for 100% of the game, and now we are finally playing some offense.
Man's Best Friend
Adam’s condition had been deteriorating every step of the way. At times, I could only coax him ten or twenty feet before he laid down again. He refused to eat or drink. At this point, I realized we might not get out of the canyon by dark and might need help getting Adam out at all.
Drywashing for Fine Gold
When working fine gold placers with a drywasher, there are some natural variables that can be beneficial as well as others that can be a hindrance to achieving good recovery.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• The 1872 Mining Law
• Roadless decision due soon
• MSHA Review Commission
• Sage grouse decision due soon
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The Bawl Mill
• Progress Report on Washington State Small-Scale Regulations
• Pediments
• Bill to Allow Mining of Coeur d'Alene Basin
• Dredging Below the Homestake
• Looking Back
• Picks & Pans: The Glory Hole
• Enthusiastic Crowds at PDAC
• Fraser Institute Survey Results Rank Best (and Worst) Mining Locales
• Synclinal Oil
• Small-Scale Prospecting & Mining (A Little History)
• Higher Zinc Price Creates Opportunity
• Government Appeals Miner Injury Case to Supreme Court
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
• Melman on Gold & Silver
