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PLP Members Win Occupancy Case—Appeals Continue
July 2003 by Jerry Hobbs
Public Lands for the People (PLP) members Ron Lex and his mining partner Ken Waggener of Etna, California, were cited for occupying their mining claim in Klamath National Forest for more than 14 days. The section cited was Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.10(b). This CFR states that a special use authorization must be obtained for occupying a claim on National Forest land for more than 14 days. In some forests the time is 30 days.Additional articles that might interest you...
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July 2010
Their first cleanup total was more gold than they had ever found. These guys were deliriously overjoyed with their good fortune.
Their first cleanup total was more gold than they had ever found. These guys were deliriously overjoyed with their good fortune.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
June 2004
• Salmon populations and the ESA
• Miners need to get involved in Utah
• Salmon populations and the ESA
• Miners need to get involved in Utah
The Bawl Mill
December 2000
• "As-is" car includes $82,000 cash
• Keep your eyes on your saw blade
• "In lieu of flowers please vote for Bush/Cheney."
• Tampa Mayor gets the boot
• Big donors don't bother to vote
• "As-is" car includes $82,000 cash
• Keep your eyes on your saw blade
• "In lieu of flowers please vote for Bush/Cheney."
• Tampa Mayor gets the boot
• Big donors don't bother to vote
Wham Hill
February 2008
My year in Australia was almost up and playtime was over. Immigration had pulled the plug and it was time to head back to the States.
My year in Australia was almost up and playtime was over. Immigration had pulled the plug and it was time to head back to the States.
Northwestern Alaska Mineral Resources
February 2016
Gold and jade are actually only minor mineral resources for the Northwestern Alaska region as a whole. Modern prospecting has focused more on base metal than precious metal resources.
Gold and jade are actually only minor mineral resources for the Northwestern Alaska region as a whole. Modern prospecting has focused more on base metal than precious metal resources.
MMAC & PLP Update
January 2016
I’ve received quite a few inquiries from miners who are beginning to realize that traditional Mining Districts are powerful entities and they are looking to get their district organized if it’s in disarray.
I’ve received quite a few inquiries from miners who are beginning to realize that traditional Mining Districts are powerful entities and they are looking to get their district organized if it’s in disarray.
Mine Woes Could Mean Higher Taxes
March 1999
Hard times for the copper industry could cost property owners in Grant County.
Hard times for the copper industry could cost property owners in Grant County.
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