Understanding Federal Mining Claims
What are Federal Mining Claims? Federal mining claims are parcels of land on federal land, where an individual or entity has declared the right to extract valuable minerals. These claims are regulated…
Notice: Update on Federal Mining Claim Fees
Effective July 1, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will increase annual claim maintenance fees from $165 to $200, and the location fee will rise from $40 to $49. New Fee…
What are locatable, leasable and saleable minerals?
Written by: Bruno Hegner The General Mining Law of 1872 allows an individual to locate mining claims on land owned by the Federal government. The interest is “self-initiated”; no act of the…
U.S. Uranium Exploration is Heating Up
Article written by: Graham Peterson and Bianca Gallina Once a hotbed for uranium mining during the mid-20th century, the western United States is experiencing a notable resurgence in uranium exploration. As the…
Exploration: Drilling
Exploration: Drilling Exploration: DrillingWritten By: Jake AlexanderIn a mineral exploration project, a key step to evaluating resource potential is the development of a well-planned and expertly executed drilling program. Drilling encompasses a large variety…
5 Things to Keep in Mind About Mineral Exploration
5 Things to Keep in Mind About Mineral Exploration Mineral exploration is an essential tool to discover deposits of minerals and rocks useful to meet society’s resource needs. This process works by…
Four Key Takeaways from Mines & Money London 2021
Four Key Takeaways from Mines & Money London 2021 Crystal Burgess and Stuart Burgess from Burgex Mining Consultants were recently delegates at the Mines & Money London 2021 conference. As Europe’s largest…
Why Engage With a Mining Consultant?
Why Engage With a Mining Consultant? Mining remains a mystery for many people due to an understandable lack of awareness about how much society’s structure results from successful mining. When you decide…
Improving Mineral Exploration
Improving Mineral Exploration Mineral exploration is far from easy, in fact, it is probably one of the hardest segments of the mining industry to participate in. The success rates are low, so…
5 Things to Keep in Mind About Mineral Exploration
5 Things to Keep in Mind About Mineral Exploration Mineral exploration is an essential tool to discover deposits of minerals and rocks useful to meet society’s growing resource needs. This process works…
