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Retta Atkins -- The Gold Lady -- and Spouse victim of double homicide
July 1, 2022
Many of us knew Retta Atkins (age 73) and her husband, Darren Vanhouten (age 50), from the gold show circuit. On Tuesday, 6/28/2022, Mohave County Sheriff's officers conducted...
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A good review on how Carlin-type deposits form from visualcapitalist.com
April 12, 2022
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Idaho Is Sitting on One of the Most Important Elements on Earth (The Atlantic)
January 24, 2022
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Re-posting December 2021 issue
January 18, 2022
We are re-posting the December 2021 3D version online because the 3D version.pdf download is currently pulling up the November 2021 issue! It should be back online at approxim...
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Wyoming State Geological Survey released summary of critical mineral resources
January 14, 2022
The WSGS released a report summarizing the "ongoing and historic production of critical minerals." The report includes recent exploration and development in Wyoming, along wit...
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Gold Is Back in Vogue With Bulls Loving Faster Inflation Again (yahoo news)
November 12, 2021
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Website back online!
October 26, 2021
So, we've added so many articles and back issues to our online archive, we apparently filled the online server! It took us awhile to figure it out, but now the website is back...
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WEBSITE MAINTENANCE!
October 25, 2021
The website is being updated so some functions may not work correctly until those updates are completed. We hope to have everything up and running smoothly very soon! Thanks f...
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Flurry of gold stake claims 'just the beginning' for Newfoundland (Saltwire.com)
July 20, 2021
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Big diamond found in Botswana could be world's third largest (Deccan Herald)
June 18, 2021
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Suction dredge miner from California faces fines for violations on Idaho river
June 10, 2021
From the Idaho Press: "A U.S. District Court judge last week ruled Shannon Poe of Concord, California, violated the Clean Water Act on the South Fork of the Clearwater River w...
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Man traveled cross-country to mine diamonds for girlfriend's engagement ring (CNN)
May 31, 2021
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China owns a lot more gold than it’s letting on – and here’s why (moneyweek.com)
April 29, 2021
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Treasure Hunters Seeking Hitler's Gold Under Old Brothel in Poland (The Sun)
April 28, 2021
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China targets rare earth export curbs to hobble US defense industry (ft.com)
February 16, 2021
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BLM LR2000 Mining Claim Site Shut Down Due to Russian Computer Hacking
December 15, 2020
The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive on Sunday, December 13, 2020, ordering all federal agencies that utilized com...
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Man Finds 9-carat Diamond at Arkansas Crater of Diamonds
September 25, 2020
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A bank manager discovered a 9.07-carat diamond at a state park in southwestern Arkansas after thinking the precious gem was a piece of glass. Kevin ...
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The Clock is Ticking -- Claim Filing Deadline September 1
August 28, 2020
by Scott Harn, Editor The mining claim filing deadline is approaching fast for claimholders to file their small miner's exemption or pay their annual fees to retain their mini...
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Two nuggets worth estimated $250,000 found in Australia
August 20, 2020
Two gold nuggets work an estimated $250,000 were recently recovered near Tarnagulla, Victoria, Australia. The finds were featured on the Aussie Gold Hunters show on August 20....
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Chris Ralph's 3-Part Video Series on Mineral Identification
July 21, 2020
Every wondered how to identify what you are looking at while out prospecting? Some of you attended Associate Editor Chris Ralph's lecture on mineral idenfication at the trade ...
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A Wuhan-based company is accused of using fake gold to obtain more than $4 billion in loans (Fox News)
July 3, 2020
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Miner's Jubilee in Baker City, Oregon cancelled/postponed
June 29, 2020
We just received word that the Miner's Jubilee scheduled for July 17-19 in Baker City, Oregon has been cancelled/postponed. We will post the new dates if/when available in our...
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US Supreme Court declines to hear dredging controversy
June 15, 2020
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal The US Supreme Court denied to hear the latest case involving Section 402 Clean Water Act permitting in Ea...
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New Critical Minerals Proposal from the Western Caucus -- On the Right Track, But an Incomplete Solution
May 28, 2020
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher, ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal The Western Caucus introduced today (5/28/2020) the American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation ...
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New California suction gold dredging regulations released for comment and they are just as bad as we predicted
May 14, 2020
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal We've warned our readers many times about not getting their hopes up. After years of delays, California fi...
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Must Read from our friend Bonner Cohen in DC: Federal, State Agencies, Courts Undermine Efforts to Free US From China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earths (The Epoch Times)
April 17, 2020
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Goldman Sachs says the time to buy gold has finally arrived (marketwatch.com)
March 24, 2020
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Our Comments on Proposed NEPA regulations
March 10, 2020
Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher, ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal After some feedback from our subscribers, below are the comments we submitted on your behalf regarding the p...
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Video: Gold Miner Found $2.5 Billion Worth of Uranium
March 10, 2020
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal In our March 2020 issue, we published an article titled, " Caught Between A Hard Rock and A Rare Earth Pla...
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Republican lawmakers walk out in Oregon over climate legislation
February 25, 2020
GOP lawmakers in Oregon walked out of the Oregon State Senate on Monday, preventing Democrats from obtaining a quorum to advance proposed climate legislation aimed at creating...
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Update on the US Supreme Court suction dredging appeal
February 8, 2020
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal As we've mentioned several times in our monthly publication, miners in Oregon have petitioned the US Supre...
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New Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition
January 29, 2020
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps have released the new definition of Waters of the...
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Updated: Your Comments Needed -- Improvements to NEPA Will Provide Relief for Miners and Other Public Land Users
January 20, 2020
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher, ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal Clark Pearson (Public Lands for the People) and I made over a dozen trips to Washington, DC, over the pas...
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NEWS ALERT: Another court rules on EPA Section 402 addition of a pollutant requirement
November 29, 2019
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher NEWS ALERT : Just as we were sending off the December 2019 issue, we received excellent news from PLP regarding the miner who was cited by Cali...
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Eastern Oregon Mining Association to provide new members with subscription to our monthly publication
November 11, 2019
A shout-out to the Eastern Oregon Mining Association… The Eastern Oregon Mining Association has been a respected organization working on behalf of miners since 1978. We’ve...
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Advertising deadline extended to November 12, 2019
November 10, 2019
Our advertising deadline normally falls on the 10th of the month. (The December 2019 issue ad deadline would normally be November 10th.) This advertising deadline falls on a S...
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Another possible power outage
October 25, 2019
At the moment our power is still on here at ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal. However, we were just notified by PG&E that they may shut down our power again due to high wi...
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Another Big Stash of Gold at Beta Hunt Mine
October 22, 2019
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher It's beginning to sound like a broken record, but miners at the Beta Hunt gold mine near Kambalda in Western Australia unearthed another large ...
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Power Outage at the Mining Journal; Ad Deadline Extended
October 10, 2019
10-11-2019 Update: Power is back on! 10-10-2019: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has cut off power to those areas that could be subjected to high winds in northern California an...
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The Epoch Times highlighted the work done by us here at the Mining Journal and by Public Lands for the People in addressing China's monopoly of critical minerals.
September 16, 2019
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Two recent agency appointments applauded by miners and other public land users
August 26, 2019
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher In case you missed it, we recently reported that William Perry Pendley, a staunch property rights activist and former founder of Mountain State...
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Judge rules Obama-era 'Waters of the United States' definition unlawful
August 26, 2019
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher During the Obama administration, the EPA released a new definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) that extended the agency's jurisdic...
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When friends and relatives start asking you about gold and silver investing, it's a good sign...
August 24, 2019
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher, ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal There have been three times during my 20-year tenure as editor/publisher that friends and relatives starte...
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Appeal and Petition to Restore Suction Dredging Submitted to EPA
August 14, 2019
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal There are two major issues preventing suction gold dredgers from mining their federal mining claims in many...
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August 2019 newsletter
August 2, 2019
ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal -- Celebrating Our 88th Year! August 2019 issue posted Just a reminder-- the August 2019 issue is available online for those with an onli...
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William Perry Pendley named to BLM post
July 17, 2019
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal William Perry Pendley has been appointed deputy director of policy and programs at the Bureau of Land Man...
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July 2019 Newsletter
July 2, 2019
ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal -- Celebrating Our 88th Year! July 2019 issue posted Just a reminder-- the July 2019 issue is available online for those with an online s...
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Rare Earths: Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You!
May 31, 2019
by Scott Harn “Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You!” That was the message on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, from the People’s Daily, China’s largest newspaper, declaring that c...
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May 2019 Newsletter
May 2, 2019
Back in DC We are again in Washington, DC, our fifth trip this year, in our quest to obtain regulatory certainty and regulatory relief for miners. The ICMJ staff is with me th...
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Supreme Court denies review of Bohmker
April 29, 2019
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher, ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal The US Supreme Court has denied to review Oregon's ban on in-stream mining. This seems to leave only one ...
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April advertising deadline extended to Monday, March 11 at noon
March 9, 2019
Our usual advertising deadline is on the 10th of the month, but this month the 10th falls on a Sunday. We will accept ads until noon on Monday, March 11, for the April 2019 is...
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Regulatory Relief and Regulatory Certainty: Persistence Is The Key
March 4, 2019
Regulatory Relief and Regulatory Certainty: Persistence Is The Key by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher Clark Pearson (Public Lands for the People) and I are heading back to DC for...
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POWER OUTAGE
February 15, 2019
We are on day two without power at our office due to the storms along the Central Coast in California. We were able to clear a few downed trees but have to wait for PG&E to ge...
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Ad deadline extended to 12 noon on Monday, February 11
February 10, 2019
The ad deadline falls on Sunday, February 10, this month, so it will be extended until noon on Monday, February 11. You can utilize our online ad submission form for classifie...
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Classifieds and Merchandise page down for maintenance
January 31, 2019
Our "Mine Market" and "Merchandise" pages will be out of service until updates are completed around noon PST on 2/1/19. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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Our Recent Trip to DC Seeking Regulatory Relief for Miners
January 18, 2019
Trying to get the next issue (February 2019) to press so I haven't had much time to report on our efforts in Washington, DC. Clark Pearson of Public Lands for the People and I...
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Need a gift card to go with that last minute subscription?
December 22, 2018
If, like me, you've waited a bit too long to get that gift subscription for your friend or loved one, we've put two gift cards on our site for you to print out at home. Both a...
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2018 Back Issue Set now available
December 4, 2018
The 2018 back issue set is now available for purchase (all 12 issues). The price is just $20 plus postage. You can purchase back issue sets here: www.icmj.com/miners-market/me...
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Power outages at our office -- phones may be down
November 29, 2018
We are getting a steady dose of heavy rain and high winds here. We are safe and fine, but the power has already gone out three times this morning and we expect it to go out ag...
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Property rights triumph over critical habitat in Supreme Court ruling
November 28, 2018
On November 27, 2018, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the US Department of Interior cannot designate critical habitat for a species when that species does not curr...
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Website back up!
November 27, 2018
Our site is back up! Thanks for your patience, and a big thank you to the folks at Sleepless Media for finding and fixing the bug! Our techs are working on a few items right n...
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Ads for December issue accepted through November 12
November 12, 2018
Our usual deadline for advertising is the 10th, but that fell on a Saturday this time around. We will continue to accept ads until the end of the day on Monday, November 12. Y...
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FREE online sample issue
November 8, 2018
Welcome to the most respected gold prospecting magazine in the industry. Glad you found us! CLICK TO VIEW A FREE 3D SAMPLE , or CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER BELOW. Like what you s...
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Proposed changes to 36 CFR 228 Forest Service regulations -- your comments needed
September 14, 2018
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal The Forest Service published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register regarding cha...
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PLP signs on to support revisiting 404 permit denial at proposed Pebble Mine
September 10, 2018
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal Public Lands for the People joined fourteen other public interest groups in supporting the proposed Pebble ...
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Canadian company uncovers massive gold/quartz pocket!
September 10, 2018
RNC Minerals out of Toronto just uncovered a massive gold/quartz pocket in Australia containing around 9,000 ounces! Talking with the mine owners now -- story will be in our O...
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AMRA's Shannon Poe sued by Idaho Conservation League
August 16, 2018
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal The Idaho Conservation League announced they filed suit in federal court last week against Shannon Poe, p...
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Back in 'The Swamp' -- Meetings with MSHA, EPA, USFS seeking relief for small miners
June 8, 2018
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal Friday 6/8/210 The end of another long day. After going over our wish list (Small Miner Amendments to S 145...
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Montana groups push for further restrictions on mining with ballot initiative
May 15, 2018
Several Montana news sources reported that mining-related state ballot initiative, I-186, has been approved by the Montana Secretary of State and could appear on voter ballots...
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A note to our subscribers and advertisers about our upcoming trip to DC on behalf of miners
May 9, 2018
From : Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher, ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal To : Our loyal subscribers and advertisers Re : Upcoming trip to Washington, DC We know many of yo...
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Trump administration sues California over federal land sales (foxnews.com)
April 4, 2018
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Opportunity to Reduce Gold Butte Monument in Nevada
March 28, 2018
From Associate Editor Chris Ralph: Those who are interested, there is an opportunity to comment on the reduction of the size of the Gold Butte monument in southern Nevada. Thi...
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Miners win $100 million from Sacramento County in political influence case (Sacramento Bee)
March 27, 2018
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A Ground-Breaking Opportunity: Mining Critical Minerals in America (National Review.com)
March 22, 2018
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Potential Policy Rift Opens Between The EPA & The White House (forbes.com)
March 21, 2018
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Heading to the swamp on behalf of small miners
March 16, 2018
I'll try to keep our readers updated on some of our activities while we are here. 3/16/18 Full-day Update We had a lively discussion about NEPA, suction gold dredging, (the la...
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Ad deadline extended to noon on March 12
March 10, 2018
Our advertising deadline falls on Saturday, March 10 this month, so we will accept ads until noon on Monday, March 12. You can use the online submission form if you wish to pl...
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Russia funneling millions to US-based environmental groups (The American Spectator)
March 8, 2018
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Online ordering system back up!
March 2, 2018
We've updated our server and things are back in working order. The online ordering system appears to be functioning correctly again. Thanks for your patience! Our online order...
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He Struck It Rich in Ecuador; Now He's Looking for the Lost Cities of Gold (bloomberg.com)
December 20, 2017
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An update on the Rinehart suction gold dredging case -- asking for your help
December 16, 2017
As many of our readers know, the State of California legislated suction dredge miners out of the water under the guise of environmental degradation, then legislators agreed to...
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Meet the Man Who Found Australia's Largest Gold Nugget (nationalgeographic.com)
October 19, 2017
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The Plume of Gold Ejected by a Cosmic Collision: scientists believe they have witnessed the formation of heavy metals in space (theatlantic.com)
October 17, 2017
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BLM kills 10-million-acre Greater sage grouse mineral withdrawal
October 10, 2017
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher Notice: The Bureau of Land Management announced it is cancelling the 10-million-acre mineral withdrawal for the Greater sage grouse across six ...
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Perot Museum welcomes its own rock star — a gold nugget that weighs more than 50 pounds (dallasnews.com)
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Images from the 1800s capture life for prospectors chasing the Canadian gold rush (Daily Mail)
October 2, 2017
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Trump Wants to Free Up Federal Lands; His Interior Secretary Fail Him (National Review)
September 25, 2017
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BLM agent Dan Love out after accusations of intimidation, misappropriating evidence and accepting gratuities on the job (Reno Gazette-Journal)
September 21, 2017
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REMINDER: Maintenance Fees/Waiver Due September 1
August 29, 2017
Claimholders : Remember to get your Maintenance Fees or Waiver forms in by September 1. We highly recommend you hand deliver the required forms to your local Bureau of Land Ma...
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Free Range Report highlights bullying by USFS and quotes Shannon Poe of American Mining Rights Association (freerangereport.com)
August 19, 2017
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Reminder - Sonora Gold and Outdoor Festival August 19-20
August 18, 2017
Just a reminder that the Sonora Gold and Outdoor Festival is this coming weekend, August 19-20, 2017, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, California. Unfortunately ICMJ'...
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Government has no clue how much land it bought with $815 million (dailysignal.com)
August 4, 2017
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Update on California suction gold dredging court cases
July 12, 2017
Public Lands for the People ( www.publiclandsforthepeople.org ) sent out an update to the ongoing suction gold dredging court cases in Judge Ochoa's court in San Bernardino, C...
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EPA and Army Corps to rescind 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule
June 28, 2017
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher, ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers announced their intent to...
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Advertising deadline extended to noon on Monday 6/12/17
June 11, 2017
Our advertising deadline is normally the 10th, but it fell on a Saturday this month, so the deadline is extended to noon on Monday, 6/12/17. You may use our online ad submissi...
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Website search and links under repair
May 21, 2017
We are aware that searches and links are not pointing to the correct pages currently on the new site. It's under repair and we hope to have it fixed shortly! Thanks for your p...
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President Trump signs order to review national monuments
April 26, 2017
On Wednesday, 4/26/217, President Trump signed an Executive Order on national monuments, calling on Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to review all national monuments over 100,000...
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Updated Website is finally here...
April 12, 2017
Our new website has been in the development stage for over a year and a half. If you are reading this news article, you are likely wondering what happened and why the big chan...
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President Trump signs bill to rollback regulations on BLM Planning 2.0 (Fox13)
March 28, 2017
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MMAC making big strides on your behalf in Washington DC
March 11, 2017
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------- I'm in Washington, DC again with the Minerals and Mining Advisory Council (MMAC). ...
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The Congressional Review Act could be used by Congress to revoke regulations back to 1996
January 28, 2017
by Scott Harn Editor/Publsiher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal ------------------------------------------------- Some of you may have heard of the Congressional Revi...
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Land grab: Obama claims another 1.6 million Western acres as national monuments (Washington Times)
December 28, 2016
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MMAC Update -- Great News to Report
November 14, 2016
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ After decades of frustration, we have some great news to report. Those of you who have...
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Secret Alpine Gold Vaults Are the new Swiss Bank Accounts (bloomberg.com)
September 30, 2016
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The Power of the Organized Mining District
September 12, 2016
MMAC 2321 E 4th St, Ste C338 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (530) 273-0420 (661) 724-MINE (6463) www.mmacusa.org info@mmacusa.org ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal PO Box 2260 Ap...
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Modesto, California man finds 18-ounce gold nugget (KCRA news video)
September 8, 2016
Modesto, California man finds 18-ounce gold nugget
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This Australian man just found a massive 145-ounce gold nugget (mining.com)
August 27, 2016
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Public Notice: Mariposa Mining District - the largest Mining District in California
August 27, 2016
We've been making huge progress in getting claimholders organized so they can retake control of their Mining Districts. See the " MMAC & PLP Update " in our September 2016...
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CA Supreme Court Rules Against Rinehart -- But there is a solution
August 22, 2016
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal On Monday, August 22, 2016, the California Supreme Court ruled against Brandon Rinehart, concluding th...
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Winners announced for Public Lands for the People annual raffle
July 23, 2016
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------------------------------------------- Public Lands for the People held their annual fund...
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Phone lines are currently down on Tuesday, 7/12/16
July 12, 2016
If you are trying to reach us here at the Mining Journal and can't get through, we are experiencing a phone outage at the moment on all of our lines. The lines may not be ...
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Update: CA Supreme Court hearing on People v. Rinehart
June 7, 2016
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------------------------------------------- This is the case involving suction gold dredging i...
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CA Supreme Court to hear Rinehart case on Wednesday, June 1
May 31, 2016
On Wednesday, June 1, the California Supreme Court will finally hear oral arguments in People v. Rinehart. This case involves suction gold dredging and whether or not federal ...
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Public Notice: Eagle Mountain Mining District, Riverside County, California claimholder meeting
May 28, 2016
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Public Notice: Summit Mining District, Idaho County, Idaho claimholder meeting
May 28, 2016
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EPA Peer-Review Panel Received $190 Million in Grants
May 25, 2016
Finally someone is willing to expose what goes on behind the scenes with the EPA's peer-review process. The Energy & Environment Legal Institute (EELI) has filed a lawsuit...
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Reminder: Slate Creek Mining District meeting in Washington State, May 27, 2016
May 18, 2016
The Slate Creek Mining District is getting reorganized and updated with the assistance of the Minerals and Mining Advisory Council (MMAC) and Public Lands for the People. The ...
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Video - The Power of Mining Districts: Restoring Access & Returning to Reasonable Regulation
May 13, 2016
The Power of Mining Districts: Restoring Access & Returning to Reasonable Regulation by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal -----------------...
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A few spots remaining for our hands-on training classes Friday April 15 & Monday April 18
April 9, 2016
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal ---------------------------------------------------------- We have a few spots remaining for our hands...
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Lawmakers Look to Strip Federal Land Management Agencies of Law Enforcement Authority (govexec.com)
March 25, 2016
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Obama Administration screws over public land users again with 3 more national monuments
February 12, 2016
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _________________________________ Despite fierce opposition from miners and other public land users, t...
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2016 Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit -- Lecture Schedule
February 9, 2016
Our 2016 Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit is approaching fast. We have just finalized the lecture schedule: LECTURE SCHEDULE for Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17, at...
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Update on California suction gold dredge hearings
January 28, 2016
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ On January 20, 2016, miners returned to Judge Ochoa’s courtroom for some justice, on...
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Update on the 2016 Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit this April in Placerville, California
January 6, 2016
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _________________________________ We opened registration for our hands-on training classes on Monday (...
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Idaho USFS proposes limit on suction dredges
December 29, 2015
by Shannon Poe American Mining Rights Association ----------------------------------------------------- As you are undoubtedly aware, many managegment and regulatory agencies ...
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PLP Year-End Summary
December 16, 2015
Latest News Thank you to all our Supporters, Below is our end of the year summary outlining events that have led to where PLP is currently positioned. For those of you who sti...
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Public meetings scheduled and comment deadlines looming for proposed mineral withdrawals in several western states and for access routes in the West Mojave
December 15, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------------------------------------------------- The assault on our public lands continues. O...
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Last day for gift subscriptions will be December 19
December 11, 2015
The Postal Service is telling us our mail needs to be postmarked by December 19 to get it delivered by Christmas. Get those gift subscriptions in to us and we will send out th...
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Canadian mining company recovers 1,111-carat diamond
November 19, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal www.icmj.com --------------- Lucara Diamond Corp., based in Canada, announced it has recovered a 1,111...
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US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals: New controversial Waters of the United States rule is blocked nationwide
November 18, 2015
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has issued a nationwide stay to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps from redefining Water of the Un...
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PLP/MMAC Update on Pushing Legislation Through Congress
November 11, 2015
Editor's Note: As I've mentioned before, mining is a National Security issue. PLP and MMAC are taking the correct approach by making this proposed legislation a Nation...
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Gold vs. salmon: Oregon miners blast ban on suction dredging (Fox News)
October 28, 2015
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November 2015 issue on its way...
October 28, 2015
Our November 2015 issue is on its way to subscribers and newsstands. If the Postal Service cooperates this month, subscribers in the West should see their copies in a few days...
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Action Alert: Update on Feinstein's Public Meeting and Plans to Create 3 New National Monuments
October 12, 2015
Action Alert: Update on Feinstein's Public Meeting & Plans to Create 3 New National Monuments by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal Even...
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Feinstein pushing for Mojave Trails National Monument in southern California
October 7, 2015
Public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2016 by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher, ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA)...
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Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit Returns to Placerville in 2016
August 27, 2015
Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit Returns to Placerville in 2016. We’ve been fielding quite a few questions lately from subscribers and manufacturers wanting to know if we ...
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2015 Minerals and Mining Regulatory Reform Act--A Clear Path Respecting Mining Rights
July 31, 2015
PRESS RELEASE July 31, 2015 Minerals & Mining Advisory Council 25422 Trabuco Rd Ste 105 Bldg 486 Lake Forest, CA 92630 (661) 724-MINE info@mmacusa.org 2015 Minerals and Mining...
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Florida family unearths gold coins worth over $1M from 1715 shipwreck (Fox News)
July 28, 2015
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Using Direct and Constructive Notice against agency officials
July 27, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ In our June 2015 issue I wrote an article titled "Direct and Constructive Notice." In ...
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Judge Ochoa Refuses to Issue Injunction -- Dredging Saga Continues
June 23, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Propsecting and Mining Journal --------------- On June 23, 2015, plaintiffs in the fight to restore the rights of suction gold dredge...
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Copy of Judge Ochoa's January 12 ruling on federal preemption available for download
May 7, 2015
Copy of Judge Ochoa's January 12 Ruling on Federal Preemption Available for Download by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _____________...
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"Bundy Ranch" type standoff brewing in southern Oregon between miners and BLM
April 15, 2015
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Theft from vendor following the Northwest Gold Prospectors show in Idaho (CDAPress.com)
March 26, 2015
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Two items need your immediate attention and input; huge Nevada Resource Management Plan; Cleveland National Forest road closures
March 16, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ BLM Proposes Closing 1,235,000 Acres in Nevada and Parts of California The Bureau of L...
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Major meeting involving miners March 14
March 13, 2015
Gold miners, by nature, are an independent and hard-headed bunch. They have to be to stick to gold mining during times of fluctuating prices, over-regulation and barren ground...
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Washington State anti-mining bill dies
March 12, 2015
Anti-mining Bill Dies in Washington State by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ On February 10, 2015, we sent an email out t...
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The Power of Mining Districts
March 12, 2015
The Power of Mining Districts by Clark Pearson Director, Northern Office Public Lands for the People _______________ The 1872 Mining Act was Congressional acceptance that mine...
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What Is A Mining Right?
March 3, 2015
What Is A Mining Right? by Clark Pearson Director, Northern Office Public Lands for the People _______________ A mining right is a powerful, and not commonly understood, conce...
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Miners Declare Independence -- MMAC to Bring Back Mining Districts
March 3, 2015
MINERS DECLARE INDEPENDENCE MMAC by Ron Kliewer Vice President, Public Lands for the People _______________ Early on a crisp and clear February morning in the California Deser...
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Washington State miners needed for hearing on HB 1162 February 12th
February 10, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ HB 1162, a bill proposed by environmental group "Fish Not Gold" ( www.fishnotgold.org ...
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ICMJ Editor's response to Obama's proposed budget
February 4, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ President Obama has again shown his willingness to cozy up with extreme environmentali...
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Online version of February 2015 issue ready for viewing
January 30, 2015
The new issue of ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal is ready for viewing for those of you who have online access as part of your subscription. View the magazine article...
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Suction gold dredge miners WIN on federal preemption
January 13, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------- Suction Gold Dredge Miners WIN on Federal Preemption! After a nine-year battle, Judge ...
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Advertising deadline for February issue extended to Monday, January 12
January 10, 2015
The advertising deadline for our February 2015 issue was January 10. However, because the 10th falls on a Saturday, we will be extending the deadline until noon on Monday, Jan...
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ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal offers discounted PLP membership
January 6, 2015
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------- In order to support Public Lands for the People in the ongoing fight to restore suctio...
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Feds admit lead mercury researcher a member of enviro group
January 6, 2015
by Craig Lindsay, President Western Mining Alliance PRESS RELEASE Reno, NV January 7th, 2015 For Immediate Release Feds Admit Lead Mercury Research A Member of Enviro Group In...
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R.I.P. Jerry Hobbs, President of Public Lands for the People
December 28, 2014
From Walt Wegner, Vice President, Public Lands for the People, 12/28/14: It is with great sadness that we must let everyone know that Jerry Hobbs, President of Public Lands fo...
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Holiday Hours and a note from the editor
December 23, 2014
Holiday Hours : For the first time I can remember, we are going to close our office to give our staff an extended break for Christmas. They have earned it. Our office will clo...
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Significant progress made in court for California suction gold dredgers; still more work to be done
December 13, 2014
by Ron Kliewer Senior Writer ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------- The DREDGE REPORT Today was a milestone day in the battle to maintain the rights of mine...
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Oregon: Most gold dredging would be banned under new proposed guidelines (Mail Tribune)
December 8, 2014
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PLP requesting miners to show support at December 12 suction gold dredge hearing
December 8, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------- Public Lands for the People has requested all available miners to attend the upcoming ...
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Another proposed Mineral Withdrawal -- Trinity River area, northern California
December 8, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service are at it again. The two agenci...
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December magazines delayed by US Postal Service
December 5, 2014
Our December issue was actually mailed a bit early, but only 32% of the magazines show they have been scanned for delivery so far. We are sorry for the delay, but it's in ...
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Action Alert - Need your help again in the People v. Rinehart case!
November 24, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------- Sorry for the late notice, but we just received an urgent request from attorney James ...
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Retired Professor and Climatologist Dr Tim Ball has some interesting suggestions for reeling in the use of executive orders
November 21, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal --------------- Retired Professor and Climatologist Dr. Tim Ball has a few ideas to prevent President ...
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New twist in People v. Rinehart suction gold dredging case -- State of California seeks review by California Supreme Court
November 18, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ We just received news from attorney James Buchal and Public Lands for the People presi...
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November 14 suction dredging court hearing postponed
November 11, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal __________ The continuing Mandatory Settlement hearings scheduled for November 14 have been delayed by...
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Feinstein to ask Obama to bypass Congress again -- this time to lock up parts of the Mojave Desert (LA Times)
November 4, 2014
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Harry Reid bill would set aside large part of Nevada as wilderness (Reno Gazette-Journal)
November 4, 2014
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Western Mining Alliance provides a very good summary/update on the current suction gold dredging situation in their latest newsletter
October 31, 2014
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Siskiyou County District Attorney refuses to prosecute suction gold dredgers in light of recent Rinehart decision
October 28, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal __________ Great News! Dave McCracken of the New 49ers reports he received written confirmation from t...
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New development in People v. Rinehart suction gold dredging case
October 24, 2014
Some of you may have heard that the Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the Third Court of Appeal in California to modify the Court's recent opinion. Here's...
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Monster gold nugget found in Butte County
October 22, 2014
A 75-troy-ounce nugget was found by a metal detectorist in Butte County, California, in July of this year. The finder has managed to keep his identity quiet so far, and the nu...
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Obama to designate San Gabriel Mountains as national monument, restrict miners and other public land users (Washington Post)
October 10, 2014
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Suction gold dredging in California update: Court of Appeals orders People v. Rinehart opinion to be published!
October 8, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal As we mentioned in our 10/01/2014 update, Brandon Rinehart was successful in the appeal of his convict...
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Groom spends 18 months panning for Scottish gold for wedding bands (The Daily Mail - UK)
October 3, 2014
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Will Judge Ochoa follow the unpublished People v. Rinehart suction gold dredge ruling?
October 1, 2014
by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal The answer to that question is, "Yes, with your help!" As we mentioned in our 09/24/2014 update on the...
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British detectorist unearths a different kind of gold
September 30, 2014
Laurence Egerton, a metal detecting enthusiast in East Devon in the United Kingdom, located a hoard of 22,000 Roman coins dated from 260AD to 348AD. Additional information ava...
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Big win for miners in fight to restore suction gold dredging in California
September 24, 2014
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal As we reported previously, another court case involving suction gold dredging with huge implications ...
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Update on California Suction Gold Dredge hearings
September 5, 2014
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher, ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal _______________ Latest Update: 9/8/2014 There is nothing exciting to report from the September 5 hea...
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Our camo hats are (finally) available to order online
August 14, 2014
Our stylish, embroidered caps are finally available online. They are fully adjustable with a Velcro strap in the back. They are only $11 plus shipping and you can find them ri...
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Twenty ounces and climbing -- a team of prospectors has found a hot spot
August 14, 2014
One of the stories we are working on for the upcoming issue: A team of prospectors has found a hot spot. Tim is just one member of the team and he has recovered five ounces so...
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WSGS offers free download of Geological Map of Wyoming
August 7, 2014
The Wyoming Geological Survey is offering a free download of their latest geological map, which could prove quite useful when exploring for deposits of gold or other minerals ...
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'Butts Needed in Chairs' for Washington State Fish & Wildlife meeting on proposed gold prospecting regulations
August 5, 2014
The Resources Coalition is requesting help from gold prospectors in Washington State On Friday, August 8, 2014, the Washington State Fish & Wildlife Commission will be holding...
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Online version of August 2014 available as free download
July 30, 2014
The August 2014 issue of ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal is available for FREE online! Find out for yourself why we have the most respected prospecting magazine in t...
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Australia first country to eliminate carbon tax
July 18, 2014
Australia became the first country to abolish the carbon tax. The tax was introduced by a Labor-Greens coalition in mid-2012, but it fell out of favor when Australians began t...
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214 troy ounce nugget found in Siberia
July 9, 2014
A nugget weighing 6.664kg (over 214 troy ounces) was recovered on Friday, June 13, in Siberia. The nugget was cast aside with larger rocks during the screening process but it ...
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California suction gold dredge settlement hearings concluded for now
June 26, 2014
by Scott Harn, Editor/Publisher, ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal On June 24 & 25, 2014, plaintiffs, defendants and attorneys attended mandatory settlement hearings in San...
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Prospectors are finding gold in Oklahoma rivers, hardware stores (The Oklahoman)
June 18, 2014
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New online version of ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal released
June 12, 2014
After nearly a year in the works, we are releasing an online flip version of ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal. The new version is compatible with a PC, Mac, iPad or Androi...
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Putting fish before people -- Tom McClintock speaks to the California House of Representatives
May 9, 2014
California Representative Tom McClintock recently took to the House floor to make citizens aware of the asinine policies of the Bureau of Reclamation; specifically, putting fi...
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Westerners fear Obama preparing monuments land grab (The Salt Lake Tribune)
May 7, 2014
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News from the California suction gold dredge hearing on May 1, 2014
May 1, 2014
Major Change/Update: See bold text below May 1, 2014 The hearing on California's suction gold dredging moratorium just concluded in Rancho Cucamonga. Judge Gilbert Ochoa h...
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Photos from our 2014 Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit
April 18, 2014
It's been nearly two weeks since our 2014 Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit in Placerville, California. We are still unpacking some of the boxes and I have yet to return ...
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Scientists confirm lump of gold is the largest gold crystal in the world (hngn.com)
April 17, 2014
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California drought spurs mini gold rush in Sierra
March 28, 2014
I stopped by Pioneer Mining Supplies in Auburn to get another power sluice set up correctly for our hands-on training days at our Mining Summit. Heather was busy giving anothe...
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Videos document recovery of 13-ounce and 16-ounce nuggets near Liberty, Washington
March 17, 2014
As featured in our November 2013 issue, several large nuggets were recovered at Mike Corbley's Potato Patch Mine near Liberty, Washington. A video camera was running and c...
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British Columbia proposes charging Mines Act permit fees for all mines in the province -- comments needed
March 16, 2014
The British Columbia (Canada) Ministry of Energy and Mines is proposing charging Mines Act permit fees for all mines in the province. The proposed fees are as follows: $2,000 ...
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New speaker added to lecture series at 2014 Gold Prospecting & Mining Summit
March 14, 2014
We are very happy to announce that Dr. Thom Seal has been has been added to our lecture series at the 2014 Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit in Placerville! Dr. Seal's pr...
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Exclusive mining tour available April 4 for Mining Summit attendees
March 14, 2014
There will be plenty to do for those of you coming out on Friday, April 4. Gold Bug Park is offering an exclusive tour for Mining Summit attendees. Located just three miles fr...
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Discount hotel rates for our 2014 Gold Prospecting & Mining Summit
March 3, 2014
Hotel near the Placerville Fairgrounds We were unable to negotiate a reasonable rate at the hotel we used in the past for our Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit. So, we are re...
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Idaho legislature introduces bill to nullify EPA regulations
February 12, 2014
How about some good news for a change? Idaho has introduced a bill to challenge the constitutionality of EPA regulations. The stated purpose of H 0473 is "to protect citizens ...
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Idaho House Resources Committee meeting on suction gold dredging, February 3, 2014. (Video)
February 6, 2014
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Idaho legislature schedules hearing on suction gold dredging for February 3
January 30, 2014
Idaho legislators will be holding a joint committee hearing on suction gold dredging on February 3, 2014, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Mountain Standard Time. The hearing, conducted ...
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Gold prospectors take advantage of drought in Placer County (Sacramento Bee)
January 26, 2014
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Update (video) on California suction gold dredge lawsuits by PLP attorney David Young
January 23, 2014
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Western Mining Alliance does an excellent job of updating miners on the latest legal battles -- read their newsletter online now
January 22, 2014
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Colorado monument designation would quash mining claims (netrightdaily)
December 30, 2013
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We are offering to make a $10 donation to PLP on your behalf with our "Ten4PLP" offer
November 27, 2013
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Silver coin supplies buckle on fever-pitch retail buys (marketwatch.com)
November 15, 2013
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Advertising deadline for December issue extended
November 9, 2013
The advertising deadline for our December 2013 issue was November 10. However, because the 10th falls on a Sunday, we will be extending the deadline until noon on Monday, Nove...
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Cleaning crew finds $1.9 million in gold bars in airplane toilet (Time)
October 30, 2013
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Public Hearing for Golden Sunlight Mine in Montana and opportunity for public comments on proposed expansion
October 8, 2013
Golden Sunlight Mine needs your support. There will be a public hearing on an amendment to expand the Golden Sunlight Mine in Montana on Tuesday, 10/8/13, from 6:00pm to 8:00p...
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Gold miners near Chicken cry foul over 'heavy-handed' EPA raids (Alaska Dispatch)
September 5, 2013
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Judge refuses to grant preliminary injunction to end suction gold dredging moratorium in California
August 28, 2013
On August 28, 2013, the second day of arguments in this case, Judge Gilbert G. Ochoa denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed on behalf of California suction gold dr...
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California suction gold dredge hearing will require a second day for arguments
August 27, 2013
Seventy-five miners packed the courtroom this morning as attorneys representing California suction gold dredgers presented arguments in support of a motion for a prelimary inj...
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California suction gold dredge hearing coming up on Tuesday August 27
August 22, 2013
The Motion for a Preliminary Injunction to reinstate the rights of suction gold dredgers in California will be on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 8:30am in Rancho Cucamonga Superi...
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Use this new Proof of Labor form to comply with California recording law for mining claims
August 2, 2013
Jerry Hobbs of Public Lands for the People asked us to send out this update regarding a new Proof of Labor form for mining claim holders in California. During conversations wi...
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Gold rush trash is Information Age treasure. USGS is checking old tailing piles for rare earth elements. (USA Today)
July 22, 2013
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Court says emergency rule by California Department of Fish and Wildlife unjustified
July 5, 2013
On June 28, 2013, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) formalized an emergency rule to block miners from using any type of suction system to recover gold from a...
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El Dorado County Sheriff strips Forest Service of State law enforcement power
June 21, 2013
Three cheers for Sheriff John D'Agostini! Sheriff D'Agostini sent a letter to the US Forest Service, advising them they are no longer allowed to enforce State laws in ...
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Please contact Oregon legislators to stop SB 838 and other anti-mining bills
June 21, 2013
Oregon Senate Bill 838 is the latest attempt by Senator Alan Bates and others to reward extreme environmental groups for their continued support. SB 838 would establish a 5-ye...
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Mercury Levels Safe in Waters of California's Gold Country
June 12, 2013
The California Water Board recently released the results of an extensive study that’s good news for California fishermen. The most comprehensive study yet of California spor...
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UPDATE: California Fish & Wildlife proposes emergency rule to address non-motorized suction gold dredging
June 10, 2013
UPDATE : The emergency rule was published by the Office of Administrative Law on Tuesday, June 18. You can view the document online. There is only a five-day comment period. C...
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Cornstarch Replaces Cyanide In Clean New Gold Extraction Method (Popular Science)
May 15, 2013
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Our new forum is officially open!
March 26, 2013
We are still getting a few bugs worked out, but our new forum is up and running. Thanks for your patience! The first thing you should do is hold down your "shift" key while yo...
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New online forum is up and running -- Almost
March 19, 2013
3/20/03 Update: We're currently working on the finishing touches of our forum, and we'll notify everyone when we officially launch. Some users may have received an aut...
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Scientists: Gold seams form in an earthquake-powered flash (newscientist.com)
March 18, 2013
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Selenium, Mercury and Suction Dredging -- Studies Contradict California State Water Resources Board
March 16, 2013
There is no doubt that mercury and methyl mercury are hazardous substances when absorbed by humans through contact or when consumed within food in large quantities. Federal an...
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Short documentary on small-scale prospecting on the East Fork of the San Gabriel River
March 12, 2013
Public Lands for the People put together this short documentary about small-scale gold prospecting on the East Fork of the San Gabriel River:
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EPA under investigation for collaborating with radical environmental groups
March 10, 2013
The EPA is under investigation for using the “sue and settle” process to circumvent Congress and push through environmental regulations with the assistance of government e...
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Advertising deadline extended
March 10, 2013
The advertising deadline for our upcoming April 2013 issue was March 10. Because the deadline falls on a Sunday this time, we have extended the deadline to Monday, March 11, a...
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Hundreds of miners show up to rally at Oregon State Capitol
March 6, 2013
Hundreds of miners gathered at the Oregon State Capitol Building on February 28 to rally against several recently introduced bills aimed at restricting mining in the state. Or...
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California suction gold dredging hearing update
February 25, 2013
The latest hearing on the suction gold dredging moratorium in California took place February 14 in front of Judge Gilbert Ochoa in Rancho Cucamonga. Nearly 50 miners showed up...
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Oregon Gold Miners Rally on February 28
February 25, 2013
Oregon Gold Miners Rally 1pm to 5pm, February 28, 2013 Rain or Shine North Steps of the State Capitol Building Salem, Oregon There are a number of bills in the legislature thi...
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Oregon Senator Alan Bates introduces bills to restrict gold dredging
February 25, 2013
Three separate bills have been introduced in Oregon to shut down mining. Senate Bill 401 would designate countless rivers and streams as “scenic” to restrict suction gold ...
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Advertising deadline for March 2013 issue extended
February 8, 2013
The advertising deadline for the March 2013 issue falls on Sunday, February 10, so we are extending the deadline until noon on Monday, February 11. Please utilize the online s...
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New episode available on the Prospecting Channel featuring Associate Editor Chris Ralph
January 22, 2013
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Online mining classes at Mackay begin January 22
January 21, 2013
The University of Nevada, Reno Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Department of Mining Engineering has begun offering online courses for miners. These include: M...
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Next suction gold dredge hearing in California is February 13, 2013
January 17, 2013
The next court date to in the fight to restore the rights of suction gold dredgers in California is set for February 13, 2013. All of the current cases have been consolidated ...
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Molten gold signals revival in California Mother Lode (Ventura County Star)
December 18, 2012
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Big win for small-scale miner
December 4, 2012
On October 3, 2012, small-scale miner Thomas E. Tierney was found "not guilty" of the criminal misdemeanor of using National Forest System land without special-use authorizati...
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$300,000 In Gold Dust Found In Sacramento Home During HVAC Installation (CBS Sacramento)
December 3, 2012
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Three suspects arrested in theft of $1.3 million in gold from Mariposa Mining and Mineral Museum
November 13, 2012
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"Gold prices are climbing again following a wild two weeks leading up to the US presidential election..." (Wall Street Journal)
November 11, 2012
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Advertising deadline for December issue extended to Monday at noon
November 10, 2012
The advertising deadline for the December issue was November 10. Because this dates falls on a Saturday, the deadline has been extended until noon on Monday, November 12. Clas...
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Armed robbers steal gold collection at California State Mining and Mineral Museum (cbsnews)
October 1, 2012
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Mining graduates beat out Harvard graduates when it comes to pay (Bloomberg)
September 18, 2012
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Just a friendly reminder: Mining claim maintenance fees are due on or before September 1st!
August 26, 2012
And please be aware of the change in fees. (See Legislative & Regulatory Update for the full story.)
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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says dredging in the State is illegal
August 9, 2012
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Latest Update on California Suction Dredging -- DFG News Release & Lawsuit Update
July 9, 2012
Following is the latest news release sent out by Mark Stopher of the California Department of Fish & Game: Interested Parties The legislature and Governor have enacted SB 1018...
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Photos from our Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit in Placerville
May 17, 2012
We're are back in the office and working feverishly to get the next issue to our press on time, but we wanted to get a few photos of our recent event posted. Over 2,300 mi...
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Our huge Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit is this weekend (May 12-13) in Placerville!
May 9, 2012
Our huge Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit is this weekend, May 12-13, at the Placerville Fairgrounds, right in the heart of California's Motherlode. We've had to exp...
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Huge hike in filing fees for associated mining claims approved as amendment to omnibus spending bill
April 20, 2012
Updated 4-26-12 (Fee corrected from $100 to $140 per 20-acre claim) Unbeknownst to miners -- and possibly to many of those in Congress who voted for the omnibus spending bill ...
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Seiad (California) resident unearths 41 gold coins in her garden (siskyoudaily.com)
April 2, 2012
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California Department of Fish & Game releases Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for suction gold dredging
March 8, 2012
We have not had time to review this document, but we wanted to distribute it immediately to our readers. Here is the latest from the California Department of Fish & Game, sent...
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Revised suction gold dredging regulations for California are now available
February 17, 2012
We just received notification from Mark Stopher, Department of Fish & Game, that the revised suction gold dredging regulations for California have been released. We have not y...
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Draft Coho recovery plan released for northern California, southern Oregon rivers. Comments due by March 5.
February 17, 2012
The National Marine Fisheries has released a draft recovery plan for Coho salmon that has implications for miners and prospectors working in or near waterways in northern Cali...
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$1million in gold coins rains down from the rafters as workers renovate vineyard building in Champagne (Daily Mail)
February 16, 2012
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Suction gold dredging regulations to be released shortly by California Department of Fish & Game
February 10, 2012
Below is the latest information sent out on February 10, 2012, from Mark Stopher of the California Department of Fish & Game regarding suction gold dredging regulations: Inter...
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Gold nuggets stolen from historical $3M collection at California gold country courthouse (Washington Post)
February 6, 2012
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As gold hits $1,700 per ounce, dredgers lament lost income (Mountain Democrat)
February 1, 2012
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2012 Gold Prospecting & Mining Summit update: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for hands-on classes
January 18, 2012
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A Mining Law Whose Time Has Passed -- Science or Propaganda?
January 18, 2012
The New York Times published an Op-Ed on January 11, 2012, that read like a hit-piece on mining in general and suction gold dredging in particular. The article was submitted b...
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December 2011 magazines delayed by Postal Service
December 10, 2011
We are experiencing delivery delays again by the Postal Service. Our December 2011 issue was mailed on time, but many customers have not yet received it. Our business represen...
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New gold bugs are young and restless. Meet three investors who have been bullish about bullion (marketwatch.com)
November 12, 2011
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November 2011 issues delayed by Postal Service
November 3, 2011
We have recently learned that many of our subscribers have not received their November issue. Each issue has a unique barcode (that we pay extra for) so we can track delivery ...
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PLP files motion for preliminary injunction against State of California to reopen suction dredging
October 31, 2011
Public Lands for the People has filed an amended complaint and a motion seeking a preliminary injunction against the State of California to lift the ban on suction dredging. T...
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California Water Board proposes a new restoration policy -- Comments needed
October 31, 2011
The California Reqional Water Quality Control Board (North Coast Region) wants to implement an aquatic ecosystem restoration policy that will undoubtedly include further restr...
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2012 GOLD PROSPECTING & MINING SUMMIT set for May 12-13, 2012 in Placerville, California
September 21, 2011
The 2012 GOLD PROSPECTING & MINING SUMMIT is set for May 12-13, 2012. We don't have the additional training day schedules set up yet. We're shooting for two days of ha...
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Advertising deadline for October issue moved back
September 10, 2011
September 10th is the usual deadline for advertising in the October issue. However, the 10th falls on a Saturday this time, so we will accept classified advertisements until n...
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BLM chief visits Elko -- wants "fair return" on mining
August 26, 2011
(Elko Daily Free Press) US Bureau of Land Management Director Bob Abbey said Tuesday he believes hardrock-mining companies should pay a royalty for use of the public land, esp...
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Reminder: Mining claim maintenance fees are due on or before September 1st!
August 25, 2011
Just a friendly reminder: Mining claim maintenance fees are due on or before September 1st!
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Beach Mining Returns to Washington State
August 19, 2011
Following literally years of work by Washington miner Bruce Beatty, with support from Harley Edwards, the Resources Coalition, Washington Prospectors & Miners Association, Bed...
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Abandoning the gold standard was a seminal moment, and one we're now all paying for (The Telegraph)
August 14, 2011
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Interesting article: New NASA Data Blow Gaping Hole In Global Warming Alarmism (yahoo news)
July 28, 2011
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California Governor signs AB 120 -- Bill places additional moratorium on suction gold dredging and untenable requirements for permitting
July 26, 2011
California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 120 (AB 120) this afternoon, which spells out additional requirements that must be met before the Department of Fish & Gam...
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Pennsylvania family's fight for rare gold coins reaches court (Associated Press)
July 7, 2011
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Latest Update on Suction Dredging in California
June 26, 2011
Rachel Dunn, who owns Gold Pan California along with her husband Mike, has been getting some good press for the plight of suction dredge miners and spending time in Sacramento...
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California Governor Brown vetoes budget bill; miners get reprieve from proposed 5-yr moratorium on suction dredging
June 16, 2011
Excerpt from the budget bill: AB 120, as amended, Committee on Budget. Public Resources. (12) Existing law designates the issuance by the Department of Fish and Game of permit...
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California Budget $1.8 Million Error Will Kill Gold Mining Industry, Says Gold Pan California (yahoo finance)
June 7, 2011
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Latest Update on Suction Dredging in California
May 20, 2011
Received from Mark Stopher at DFG via email on Friday, May 20, 2011 Interested parties On May 10, 2011 the public review period for the draft regulations and Draft Subsequent ...
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Action Needed Now: California considering 5-yr moratorium on dredging in current budget bill
May 11, 2011
We just received word that Subcommittee 2 in the California State Senate is considering adding language to a budget bill that would place a moratorium on suction dredge mining...
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THANK YOU for making our Mining Summit a HUGE SUCCESS! (Post your comments here...)
May 2, 2011
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for making our first show a huge success. To answer one of your questions: Yes, scheduling it for Easter weekend was ...
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Comments needed NOW on proposed listing for Mountain Yellow-legged Frog in California
March 16, 2011
We received late notification of this possible listing, so please act now to get some comments in on behalf of miners. The comment deadline has been extented from March 18 to ...
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Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for suction dredging in California has been released
February 28, 2011
The Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for suction dredging has been released by the California Department of Fish & Game. DFG is recommending a "Reduced Intensity...
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Action Needed: Oregon Anti-Dredging Bill
February 23, 2011
Oregon Anti-Dredging Bill by Scott Harn _______________ Just prior to presstime we learned that Oregon State Senators Atkinson, Haas and Bates introduced SB 765, which would t...
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Arizona closes Department of Mines and Mineral Resources!
January 20, 2011
In a move that could only be described as asinine, the Arizona Governor's office has ordered the closure of the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources. We certa...
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The royal forests -- Rep. Tom McClintock's speech in the House regarding the "elitist policies" of the US Forest Service (thehill.com)
January 8, 2011
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Massive lands bill now under consideration in the Senate -- Please call your legislators!
December 20, 2010
From our friends at the Northwest Mining Association: We need your help to defeat the massive omnibus public lands package dubbed “America’s Great Outdoors Act of 2010” ...
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California DFG delays release of draft Suction Dredging Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; public meeting dates to be rescheduled
December 14, 2010
12-14-2010. From Mark Stopher at DFG: Interested Parties Our schedule for public release of the Draft SEIR and Suction Dredge Regulations has held a target date of the last we...
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Call to Action: Senate considering Omnibus Lands bill to lock up millions of acres (Land Rights Network)
December 9, 2010
Land Rights Network American Land Rights Association (ALRA) Keep Private Land In Private Hands Coalition PO Box 400 - Battle Ground, WA 98604 Phone: 360-687-3087 - Fax: 360-68...
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Gold Imports by China Soar Almost Fivefold as Inflation Spurs Investment (bloomberg.com)
December 2, 2010
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Public meeting schedule announced for suction dredge EIR review in California
November 30, 2010
The California Department of Fish & Game has announced a public meeting schedule for review and comments on the Environmental Impact Report for suction gold dredging in Califo...
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Associate Editor Chris Ralph explains how to identify, locate and extract gold from hard rock in this 30-minute show on Hard Rock Prospecting Techniques (prospectingchannel.com)
November 30, 2010
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China approves investment in gold exchange traded funds outside the country (cbsmarketwatch)
November 30, 2010
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Senator Wyden opposed to national monument designation for Oregon's Siskiyou Mountains
November 19, 2010
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Silver Market Faced "Fradulent Efforts" to Control Prices
October 26, 2010
Bart Chilton, one of five members on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, released a statement today claiming that there have been "repeated attempts to influence prices ...
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CNN offers a live video feed of the miners being rescued in Chile (cnn.com)
October 13, 2010
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Advertising deadline for November extended...
October 10, 2010
Because the advertising deadline for the upcoming November issue is on a Sunday, we are extending the deadline until noon on Monday, October 11. Please send in your classified...
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ICMJ Expands Its Horizons -- Journal available in over 300 additional stores
September 30, 2010
We are proud to announce the expansion of ICMJ's Prospecting & Mining Journal to 319 additional stores located around the U.S.A. After signing contracts with Barnes & Nobl...
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Gold Reaches Record High
September 14, 2010
Gold contracts for December delivery reached record prices today on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The price per troy ounce surpassed $1,270 per ounce, with silver. platinu...
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Important: Water Board meeting for northern California dredgers on September 7
September 3, 2010
On September 7, 2010, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for the North Coast Region will be considering Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) limitations for the Kl...
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Eureka moment for stubborn prospector
August 24, 2010
Shawn Ryan spent years searching for the source of the Klondike gold deposits in Canada's Yukon, pinching pennies to survive with his wife and two children as he painstakingly...
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Declaring war on dredging: State lawmaker Jason Atkinson wants to outlaw suction dredging on Oregon rivers
August 20, 2010
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Gold Coin Sellers Angered by New Tax Law Amendment Slipped Into Health Care Legislation -- Would Track & Tax Coin and Bullion Transactions
July 23, 2010
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Nick Rahall is at it again
July 13, 2010
Representative Nick Rahall (D-West Virginia) is at it again. This time he is going after the uranium industry. According to the National Mining Association: "The House Nationa...
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California Fish & Game claims they need more time to complete new EIR on suction dredging; refund bill fails in Assembly committee
July 10, 2010
• Fish & Game claims it needs more time A public advisory committee (PAC) was created by California Fish & Game last year to meet with the agency and provide input on the...
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The advertising deadline for the August 2010 issue is July 10, however...
July 10, 2010
The advertising deadline for the August 2010 issue is July 10. Since the deadline falls on a Saturday, we will accept new ads or ad renewals until noon on Monday, July 12. Cla...
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Comments needed on California Water Board proposal to limit Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) on the Klamath River
June 24, 2010
In our May 2010 issue we reported on the California Water Board's attempt to restrict suction gold dredging by prescribing Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) limits for the Klama...
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US geologists identify huge mineral resources in Afghanistan
June 14, 2010
US geologists from the US Geological Survey, working in cooperation with the Afghan government, have reportedly identified huge deposits of copper, gold, cobalt, iron and lith...
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Comments needed on Oregon small-scale mining regulations
June 3, 2010
The comment period closes on June 8. Please take a few minutes to address the problems associated with the proposed regulations. From Waldo Mining District president Tom Kitch...
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Washington miners avoid new small-scale regulations, for now
June 3, 2010
Mark Erickson (Resources Coalition) reported that his organization found out that the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) had been meeting with members of the Nati...
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Comments needed from small-scale miners and assayers on proposed EPA mercury rule
June 3, 2010
Back on April 19, 2010, we posted an article regarding EPA's proposed rule to regulate mercury emissions from gold mining operations. EPA has now issued its proposed rule, and...
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Are you a retired miner in California with some time to spare?
June 1, 2010
The California Department of Fish & Game is seeking volunteers for their Natural Resource Volunteer Program in northern California. It would be great if miners could get invol...
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California Suction Dredge Miners One Step Closer to Refunds for Lost Mining Season
May 5, 2010
California Miners Get Golden Reception in Senate Committee Suction Dredge Miners One Step Closer to Refunds for Lost Mining Season The Senate Committee on Appropriations threw...
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State Parks cancels closure order for mining in Auburn Recreation Area, California
May 3, 2010
Thanks go to all of you who have taken the time to register your complaints with California State Parks regarding their recent closure order for the Auburn Recreation Area in ...
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California miner recovers 9-pound nugget in Nevada County! (TheUnion.com)
April 30, 2010
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Hearing scheduled on refund of 2009 dredge fees in California
April 29, 2010
A hearing has been scheduled on SB 889 in the California Senate. The bill was introduces by California State Senator Sam Aanestad, who represents Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Gle...
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Prospectors fight Auburn Recreation Area closure to mining
April 28, 2010
After we sent the May issue to press we learned that California State Parks issued an order closing the Auburn State Recreation Area to use of gold mining equipment other than...
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Feds move to take control of all waters
April 28, 2010
The House Transportation Committee is again considering HR 5088, the "Clean Water Restoration Act," which has been renamed "America's Commitment to Clean Water Act." The bill ...
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EPA proposes to cut mercury emissions from Nevada gold mines
April 19, 2010
Salt Lake City (AP)—Federal regulators have announced plans to cut mercury emissions from Nevada gold mines, which have long been suspected of polluting Utah and Idaho w...
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China should use more reserves to buy gold says Communist Party researcher (Reuters)
April 17, 2010
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Global Scramble Looms for Vital 'Clean Energy' Minerals (New York Times)
April 12, 2010
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Advertising deadline for the May issue is normally April 10, but...
April 9, 2010
The advertising deadline for the May issue is normally April 10, but since it falls on a Saturday this time, we will extend it until noon on Monday, April 12. If you wish to p...
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Senator Reid says mining law reform won't be on the agenda for 2010
March 11, 2010
Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) said mining law reform won't be addressed in Congress this year, according to a report by Adella Harding of the Elko Daily Free Press. “The min...
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Obama administration's leaked memo on National Monuments
March 3, 2010
You may have already heard about a memo that was leaked from the Obama administration that details millions of acres under consideration as National Monuments. The document, l...
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Setback in the Fight to Restore the Rights of Suction Dredgers in California
February 27, 2010
California and Public Lands for the People (PLP) appeared at a hearing on February 25, 2010, regarding California's request for a motion to dismiss PLP's lawsuit against the s...
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Late deliveries; tradeshows; Chris Ralph on the History channel
February 25, 2010
Our March 2010 issue has been printed and is being mailed off. Expect to find it in your mailbox sometime during the first week of March if the Postal Service cooperates. (It ...
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EPA proposes general wastewater permit for small suction gold dredging in Idaho
January 27, 2010
The EPA is proposing to issue a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for placer miners using small suction gold dredges in Idaho. The permit ...
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PLP preliminary injuction filed against State of California Department of Fish & Game to lift suction gold dredging ban
January 26, 2010
Public Lands for the People filed a preliminary injunction against the State of California Department of Fish & Game (DFG) on January 21, 2010. The injunction, if approved by ...
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A business owner in Seiad in northern California discusses the local economic impact of the suction dredging ban
January 20, 2010
Bruce Johnson is the owner and operator of the Mid River RV Park along the Klamath River in northern California. He's also a suction dredger. Bruce provided us with details on...
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Reminder: Advertising deadline extended until noon on Monday, January 11
January 8, 2010
The deadline is almost here for advertising in the February 2010 issue. The deadline is Sunday, January 10th. Because it lands on a Sunday, we will accept classified advertise...
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James Turk provides his forecast for precious metals in 2010
January 4, 2010
James Turk, founder and chairman of Goldmoney and author of Free Gold Money Report, offers his precious metals outlook for 2010. Some of the highlights: The US dollar is on th...
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GATA Sues Federal Reserve to Disclose Gold Market Intervention Records
January 4, 2010
The Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc. brought suit against the US Federal Reserve Board, seeking a court order for disclosure of the central bank's records of its surrepti...
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Patrick Michaels: How to Manufacture a Climate Consensus -- The East Anglia emails are just the tip of the iceberg. I should know. (The Wall Street Journal)
December 18, 2009
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Senators seek help from Hillary Clinton to stop gold mine (greatfallstribune.com)
December 15, 2009
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Not So Private Property?: Clean Water Restoration Act Raises Fears of Land Grab (foxnews.com)
December 14, 2009
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Our comments to California Fish and Game for initial scoping process for the new suction dredging EIR
December 3, 2009
December 3, 2009 Mark Stopher California Department of Fish and Game 601 Locust St Redding, CA 96001 Mr. Stopher, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the init...
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Suction Dredging Update: State of California response to PLP federal lawsuit on SB 670 and more
December 2, 2009
On November 24, the State of California filed their response in federal court to the lawsuit filed by Public Lands for the People. The goal of the lawsuit is to reinstate dred...
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Climate Change "could well be the greatest act of scientific fraud in history."
November 24, 2009
As many of you may have already heard, computer hackers broke into computers last week at Hadley, the United Nations IPCC Climate Research Unit located at the University of Ea...
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California suction dredging update: Scoping meetings scheduled; Notice of Preparation/Initial Study released
November 3, 2009
The California Department of Fish & Game announced that three public scoping meetings will provide an opportunity for miners and other interested parties to provide comments o...
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Judge rules Oregon's Clifford Tracy guilty of illegal mining (Oregon Mail Tribune)
November 3, 2009
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Gold Climbs to Record as India's Central Bank Buys From IMF (bloomberg.com)
November 3, 2009
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NEW Pocket t-shirts are now available!
November 2, 2009
A pocket for convenience, 6.1-ounce ultra cotton for lasting comfort, and an embroidered logo for a classy finish! Your choice of black or navy, short sleeve or long sleeve. A...
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You may experience a few delays or other issues with our website for a short time...
October 29, 2009
You may experience a few delays or other issues with our website for a short time while database maintenance is performed today. The maintenance should be completed by 5pm, PS...
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Senator Murkowski: Increase Domestic Production of Rare Earth Minerals (Roll Call)
October 20, 2009
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California suction dredging update
October 8, 2009
The State of California has obtained an extension for filing their response to the federal lawsuit filed by Public Lands for the People (PLP). The lawsuit seeks to enjoin the ...
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Detectorist finds treasure trove of gold and gems in Staffordshire, outside London
September 24, 2009
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PLP files federal lawsuit against State of California to lift suction gold dredging ban
September 15, 2009
Public Lands for the People (PLP) filed a federal lawsuit against the State of California on Monday, September 14, to restore the rights of suction gold dredgers. PLP declares...
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Governor Schwarzenegger Signs SB 670 to Temporarily Halt Suction Dredging in California
September 15, 2009
Governor Schwarzenegger signed SB 670 (click to view text of bill) on August 6, 2009, which temporarily halts suction dredging in California until a new Environmental Impact R...
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Interview With A Coho article is available for your local paper
September 11, 2009
The Interview With A Coho Salmon article is available for distribution. If you have a local paper that accepts articles from concerned readers, feel free to submit it to them....
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Form for filing affidavit of mining claim assessment work with BLM is now available online. Deadline for filing is September 1.
August 7, 2009
The deadline for filing your affidavit of assessment work with your BLM office is September 1st. It must be in their hands by this date! BLM has made it easier than ever to fi...
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9th Circuit Court of Appeals Reinstates Clinton-era Roadless Rule
August 5, 2009
The US Appeals Court for the Ninth Circuit reinstated the 2001 Clinton-era Roadless Rule, barring development in "roadless" areas of national forests in many of the Western st...
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Current Status of Suction Gold Dredging in California
July 29, 2009
12-10-10 UPDATE: Check the most current information on suction gold dredging here by Scott Harn, Editor ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal Leeon Hillman; Craig Tucker; Da...
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Economic Impact of Suction Gold Dredging in California is Over $52 Million Per Year
July 22, 2009
Economic Impact of Suction Gold Dredging in California is Over $52 Million Per Year by Scott Harn Editor/Publisher ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal The Surveys An Envir...
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CBS-5 covers the suction dredge bill in California. (Be sure to watch the video clip.)
July 22, 2009
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Senate accepting testimony on the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009 until July 28.
July 17, 2009
On July 14, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on S 796, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009 and S 140, the Abandoned Mine Act of 200...
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URGENT: Encourage Governor Schwarzenegger to veto SB 670
July 13, 2009
Senate Bill 670 has passed both the California Senate and Assembly. After ratification by the Senate, the bill will head to the governor for his signature. SB 670 will prevent...
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Suction gold dredging grinds to a halt in California
July 9, 2009
(7-10-2009: Be sure to read the updates provided below.) An Alameda County Superior Court Judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs today, ordering the state of California to sto...
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BLM increases mining claim location and maintenance fees effective June 29, 2009
June 29, 2009
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has increased mining claim location fees and maintenance fees in a final rule published in the Federal Register today, June 29, 2009. The l...
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Two EPA Staffers Question Science Behind Climate "Endangerment" Proposal (New York Times)
June 26, 2009
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Action Needed: SB 670, bill to suspend all suction gold dredging in California, passes Assembly committee
June 16, 2009
Update on SB 670, a bill to suspend all suction gold dredging in California SB 670 passed the Senate on May 26, 2009. Every Democrat voted in favor of SB 670, and they were jo...
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For Those Unemployed from Cap and Trade, Help is on the Way...For 1.5% of You (The Heritage Foundation)
June 16, 2009
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The Suction Gold Dredging Fight Continues in California
June 11, 2009
( Updated 06-11-2009 ) The story is similar to what has played out over the past several years. The Karuk Tribe of northern California, with the support of several environment...
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Silver posts biggest monthly gain in 22 years; gold rallies (cbsmarketwatch)
May 29, 2009
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SB 670 passes in the Senate
May 26, 2009
Senate Bill 670 passed in the Senate after being called for a vote by Senator Wiggins. The bill, if passed by the Assembly and signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger, woul...
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UPDATE -- VOTE DELAYED. Vote on Suction Dredge Ban at noon on Monday, May 18
May 16, 2009
05-19-09: UPDATE -- VOTE DELAYED We learned from lobbyist Pete Conaty that the vote was delayed due to the absence of several Democratic Senators. Mr. Conaty said he spoke wit...
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Federal government considers taking control of waterways away from states
May 16, 2009
( This comes to us courtesy of the National Water & Conservation Alliance —Editor ) Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Expected to Act Soon on Clean Water Resto...
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What if global warming fears are overblown? In a Fortune inteview, noted climatologist John Christy contends the green crusade to fight climate change is "all cost and no benefit." (money.cnn.com)
May 14, 2009
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Clean Energy's Dirty Little Secret -- Hybrid cars and wind turbines need rare-earth minerals (The Atlantic)
May 13, 2009
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Advertising deadline is the 10th, but...
May 9, 2009
Our advertising deadline for the next issue is here. It's normally the 10th, but because the 10th falls on a Sunday this month we will accept ads for the upcoming June 2009 is...
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The IMF's Gold Gambit -- The fund's misuse of bullion reserves is crucial to its plan to use the financial crisis to expand (Wall Street Journal)
April 27, 2009
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PHONE PROBLEMS!
April 9, 2009
We are experiencing phone problems here at the office and throughout the East Bay region of California. See " Sabotage suspected in widespread phone outage in Santa Clara and ...
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Will President Obama keep his word?
March 27, 2009
The Omnibus Public Land Management Act has now passed both the House and Senate. This bill will place over 2 million additional acres off-limits to mining, energy, logging and...
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Editor's notes: News; tradeshows; website; Readers Poll results
March 19, 2009
News We just finished up the latest (April 2009) issue and sent it off to the press for their review. Subscribers in the United States can expect delivery between April 1 - Ap...
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Has Senator Harry Reid worn out his welcome?
March 17, 2009
Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid, once a staunch supporter of mining and a voice of reason when dealing with public lands issues, seems to have changed his tune. As reported...
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S 22 fails to pass in the House
March 12, 2009
S 22, the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, failed to pass in the House of Representatives, after passing in the Senate on January 27. The bill would have placed mil...
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Goracular -- Al Gore continues to dodge debates on global warming (Wall Street Journal)
March 12, 2009
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Another bill has been introduced in California to ban suction gold dredging
March 7, 2009
Another bill has been introduced in California to ban suction gold dredging. This latest attack comes courtesy of California State Senator Patricia Wiggins, a Democrat in the ...
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The website is up, but we're still working out the kinks...
February 27, 2009
We just added the March 2009 to our new website. It is also on it's way to print subscribers, and should arrive between March 1 and March 10, depending on your distance from o...
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THE NEW WEBSITE IS HERE!!! (FINALLY!!!)
February 25, 2009
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February Issue Delayed
February 6, 2009
Your February issue of ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal may arrive a few days later than usual this month. We first noticed a delivery problem when our own copy -- the on...
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Gold Likely To Hit New Highs On Dollar Fears says Barrick Chairman (reuters.com)
January 29, 2009
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Comments Needed on Plans for John Day Basin, Oregon
January 5, 2009
Comments Needed on Plans for John Day Basin, Oregon _______________ The Bureau of Land Management has published a draft Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact State...