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Why Environmental Groups Prefer Kerry
October 2004 by Staff
President Bush signed Executive Order 13352, “Facilitation of Cooperative Conservation,” on August 26, 2004. The order instructs the departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce and Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out their activities in a manner that “takes appropriate account of and respects the interests of persons with ownership or other legally recognized interest in land and other natural resources” and to “properly accommodate” local participation.Additional articles that might interest you...
Legislative and Regulatory Update
February 2015
• Comments needed on another BLM management plan
• AEMA joins with others in lawsuit asking court to set aside illegal settlement
Basic Geology for the Independent Miner—Part VI Geology of Placer Gold Deposits
June 2006
Placer deposits are the focus of many small-scale prospectors, as they can be worked with comparatively inexpensive equipment. In this conclusion of a six-part series, we will take a look at the geology and formation of placer deposits...
Placer deposits are the focus of many small-scale prospectors, as they can be worked with comparatively inexpensive equipment. In this conclusion of a six-part series, we will take a look at the geology and formation of placer deposits...
Melman on Gold & Silver
May 2005
Last month was one of the most unusual in recent memory. For virtually an entire month, the news media was focused almost entirely with death and dying.
Last month was one of the most unusual in recent memory. For virtually an entire month, the news media was focused almost entirely with death and dying.
From The Editor
April 2009
We (finally) have the new version of our website up and running, and it seems to be a hit!
We (finally) have the new version of our website up and running, and it seems to be a hit!
Forest Occupancy Decision Stands—US Forest Service Withdraws Appeal
January 2004
In the July 2003 issue we reported on the case of Public Lands for the People (PLP) members Ron Lex and Ken Waggener (“PLP Members Win Occupancy Case—Appeals Continue”). The two miners were cited for occupying their...
In the July 2003 issue we reported on the case of Public Lands for the People (PLP) members Ron Lex and Ken Waggener (“PLP Members Win Occupancy Case—Appeals Continue”). The two miners were cited for occupying their...
Looking Back
December 1999
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
The Bawl Mill
May 2006
• A breath of fresh air?
• Ay Carumba!
• Principal pours it on a little too thick...
• A breath of fresh air?
• Ay Carumba!
• Principal pours it on a little too thick...
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