Prospectors Protest San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

October 2015 by Kevin Joyce

Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2011
• Battle continues in the "Golden State"
• California Water Board needs your comments

Nevada Mining Tax Cap Repeal Clears Committee

June 2013
An Assembly panel approved a measure to repeal the constitutional tax cap on net proceeds paid by mining companies in Nevada.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

April 2011
• Oregon dredging bill defeated
• California bill would exempt dredgers from permitting
• Possible ESA listing
• Washington State tries to impose more fees on miners

5th Circuit Ruling May Benefit Miners

April 2011
This ruling comes at an opportune time, just as suction dredge miners are dealing with new proposed regulations in several western states. Be sure to cite this case when you provide comments on the regulations!

Annual Claim Filings Due

August 2018

MMAC & PLP Update

May 2016

PLP had been attempting to raise funds to hire a lobbyist. The excessive cost made it prohibitive, so Clark and Joe packed up their bags and headed off to make this trip themselves.

Direct and Constructive Notice

June 2015
It's a proven civil remedy to put an end to harassment by notifying a person who is either overstepping their authority, or failing to act as required, that they will be sued personally for an act or omission.

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