Understanding Federal Mining Claims

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 by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and are subject to federal...
Navigating Annual Claim Maintenance

Navigating Annual Claim Maintenance

It’s almost September 1st again and time to make sure you have covered your annual claim maintenance requirements. Navigating the annual claim maintenance process can be a bit tricky. We have created this handy chart to help, we recommend printing it out for...
BLM Mining Claim Notice of Location Requirements

BLM Mining Claim Notice of Location Requirements

Drafting a new notice/certificate of location (NOL/COL) for a lode or placer claim can be intimidating. Most of the information available online is scattered and can be confusing or over-technical. The BLM mining claim notice of location requirements listed below were...