What are Federal Mining Claims? Federal mining claims are parcels of land on federal land, where an individual or entity has declared the right to extract valuable minerals. These claims are regulated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and are subject to federal...
Effective July 1, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will increase annual claim maintenance fees from $165 to $200, and the location fee will rise from $40 to $49. New Fee Schedule: New claims located after September 1, 2024: $274 per claim. Maintenance Fee:...
Written by: Bruno Hegner The General Mining Law of 1872 allows an individual to locate mining claims on land owned by the Federal government. The interest is “self-initiated”; no act of the Federal government is necessary to establish the right. The locator has a...
Article written by: Graham Peterson and Bianca Gallina Once a hotbed for uranium mining during the mid-20th century, the western United States is experiencing a notable resurgence in uranium exploration. As the world grapples with the challenges of transitioning to a...
Exploration: Drilling Written By: Jake Alexander In a mineral exploration project, a key step to evaluating resource potential is the development of a well-planned and expertly executed drilling program. Drilling encompasses a large variety of tools and...
