Legislation & Regulation
Legislative and Regulatory Update
July 2018 by Scott Harn
• Critical minerals obtain national security status
• Idaho to take over EPA permitting
We’re Still Thinking About It
We have learned over the years, of course, that “previous development,” “roadless,” and “local support,” are in the mind of the beholder.
California Suction Dredging Update
Another California Assembly member, Jared Huffman, is attempting to ban dredging in the state on a more permanent basis.
MSHA Moves Ahead on Silica RFI But Leaves All Options Open
For now, MSHA is just collecting information. However, the information it collects will shape what comes next.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
- November elections
- Anti-mining ballot initiative rejected in Montana
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• California dredging update
• Favorable bills in Congress
Today's MSHA
We all know that it was never Congress’ intent to regulate gold panners and other individual mine operators through MSHA. In fact, I believe the concept of owner-operated mines with no employees was so strange a concept to the lawmakers that they never even thought there would be a need for such an exemption.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Oregon proposed withdrawal
• Vote
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The Bawl Mill
• Ask The Experts - How were those gold concentrate bricks made?
• Ask The Experts - What should I know about prospecting for titanium?
• Mining Pegmatite Deposits
• SS Central America Gives Up Millions in Gold Rush Era Gold
• Falcon Fanatic: Journey of a Novice Detectorist
• Las Médulas—The Gem of the Roman Gold Mines
• Critical Minerals: Titanium
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
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PLP Update: Back to The 'Swamp' on Behalf of Small Miners
