I find it a bit surprising how many beginner prospectors think that the first thing they need to do is go out and get themselves a claim. They assume you need a claim to start mining. This shows a lack of understanding about the most basic of mining laws. I suggest before you get involved […]
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How to Stake a Mining Claim on Federal Land in 8 Simple Steps
The law in the United States allows you to stake a mining claim on some federal lands throughout the country. Federal lands where you can stake a claim are located in 19 states. These states are Alaska, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Arkansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, California, Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Idaho, North Dakota, Louisiana, […]
Abandoned Mining Claims are Great Places to Find Gold
Mining claims serve a very important purpose to gold miners. Once you’ve file a claim on a particular piece of land, the miner has the sole mineral rights to that land as long as the claim remains valid. The general public can still camp, fish, hunt, and do other activities on an active claim, but […]
The 4 Things to Know BEFORE you Buy a Mining Claim
Beware Exaggerated Richness of Gold Mines & Claims
The business of buy and selling mining claims has gotten larger in recent years, particularly with the more recent increase in precious metal prices along with the renewed interest in mining due to several television shows. Many people make a living by simply “flipping” mining claims, in the same way that other people sell homes. […]