Results for keyword: 1872 Mining Law
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Miners drop 490,000 claims to avoid fees
A mining reform implemented by Congress and enforced by the BLM causes miners to abandon 50 percent of their claims.
by Todd Hinnen, Nov 15, 1993 -
1872 Mining Law comes calling on Sun Valley
The possibility of a new gold mine near Sun Valley ski area in Idaho causes a controversy over land use priorities.
by Dan Egan, Nov 01, 1993 -
Mining Reform: Searching for common ground
Gold miner John Livermore, and Sierra Club mining expert Glenn Miller join forces to find a solution to Nevada's mining troubles.
by Jon Christensen, Oct 18, 1993 -
The public process
Congress will select a conference committee to negotiate a compromise mining bill.
by Jon Christensen, Oct 04, 1993 -
The vagaries of western mine reclamation
A "Review of Hardrock Mine Reclamation Practices in Western States' by Ann Kersten and Susan Lynn provides technical background for mining law reform.
by Jon Christensen, Oct 04, 1993 -
Lighthawk patrols mining
The environmental air-force, Lighthawk, is available to fly journalists, activists and politicians over mines to rally support for reform of the 1872 Mining Law.
by Staff, Oct 04, 1993 -
How to break the impasse over mining reform
Miner John Livermore and Sierra Club mining expert Glenn Miller draft a compromise bill for mining reform.
by John Livermore, Glenn Miller, Oct 04, 1993 -
Mining reform may hit paydirt in 1993
Mining reform legislation which could overturn the 1872 Mining Law is introduced in Congress.
by Paul Larmer, Mar 08, 1993
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