Jun 16, 2017 · So I keep coming across gates blocking road access while on BLM land. Most recently in an area many people target shoot (lots of old hard rock mines andprospects in the …

Nov 14, 2010 · A single 160 acre placer claim now has $1600 in fees due annually! Until 1993 the same placer claim was only $15. Location fees are going up as well. The base location fee is …

Aug 6, 2015 · The only "form" provided by the BLM that is required to be used by miners is the 3830-2. All other forms are just suggestions. My personal suggestion is to never use a BLM …

Nov 14, 2010 · In 1993 Congress, at the request of the BLM, enabled claim owners to pay an annual fee of $100 instead of completing their annual claim development work. This brought in …

Nov 14, 2010 · If you own a mining claim in the lower 48 you may need to check the current status of your claim with the BLM. On November 17th the BLM closed 28,340 mining claims. …

Nov 28, 2009 · With regards to mining claims. If I understand this correctly,,,You as the claim owner, after all your paperwork is complete with the BLM. means trespassing would be illegal …

Oct 11, 2015 · The BLM tends to be interested in access issues and what vehicles will be on site. Keep your access routes as short and non disturbing as possible. Avoid using words that don't …

Oct 17, 2018 · I just found out that there are mini-excavators that the chinese make for cheap for less than $5k. They're pretty small but they can still dig a hell of a lot more gravel than one …

Jun 22, 2015 · The BLM is under strict restrictions as to what information about the minerals in the land can be revealed. Essentially the only information the BLM can share with the public is …

Oct 29, 2014 · BLM and County don't communicate. Someone at the Sacramento State BLM office told you that? Care to share a name? The Recorder will record any properly formed …