Legislation & Regulation
Proof Mining Districts Work!
July 2016 by Scott Harn
This power was written into the 1872 Mining Law, which specifically states:
Taking on the EPA, Sasquatch, Ratchilla and Gold Dredging
...we packed up our two dredges and headed for our claim about an hour away on the South Fork of the Clearwater to dredge openly in opposition to the EPA.
California to Allow Suction Dredging in 2019?
There are a few questions you will need to ask yourself before you apply for a suction dredge permit from the State Water Resources Control Board.
Oregon Dredge Permit Litigation Update
In other words, just like those that move next to an airport and then complain about the noise, Mr. Riskedahl deliberately went out of his way to “witness and document the effects of suction dredge mining,” and when he found some, he was annoyed by it!
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Resolution Copper project moves closer to fruition in Arizona
Legislation and Regulation
Amendment to Deny Funding of BLM Land-Grab
The Perfect Response
In May, 2016, the Andersons received a letter from Steve Niemela at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife requesting access to their property to conduct surveys for “foothill yellow-legged frogs and other amphibians.”
Utah Approves funds to Fight Feds
Republican legislators say the funding is necessary to protect state interests...
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