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March 2017 by Staff

Legislative and Regulatory Update

June 2002
• California Senator proposes locking up 2.5 million acres with "Wildnerness" designation
• Battle over the rights of people versus fish continues in the Klamath Basin
• Sound science or "fairy tales"

Mining Claim Fees Are Going Up

July 2004
The Northwest Mining Association reports that the claim maintenance fee for 2004-2005 will be raised.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

September 2018

• Forest Service to revisit 228 regulations
• WOTUS Executive Order suspended

Ask the Experts

February 2013
Q: How do metal detectors work around precious metal ore bodies?

Iron Minerals, Your Detector and Gold

January 2013
It’s worthwhile for the prospector using a metal detector to know a little bit more about the association of iron and gold as well as how iron minerals affect your metal detector.

Company to Sue Over Stymied Gold Mine

November 1999
A Colorado company that saw its plans for a big Montana gold mine derailed by a 1998 voter initiative says it will sue the state for hundreds of millions of dollars, to cover loss of the project.

Barrick Offers $10 Million to Unlock Silver Ore

October 2007
Barrick Gold Corporation is offering US$10 million to anyone who can unlock the silver from the ore at its Veladero gold mine in Argentina.

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