What does it mean to have a mining claim?

MINING CLAIMS A mining claim is a parcel of land for which the claimant has asserted a right of possession and the right to develop and extract a discovered, valuable, mineral deposit. This right does not include exclusive surface rights (see Public Law 84-167).

What does BLM mean by mining claim in Alaska?

Due to COVID-19, BLM is temporarily restricting in-person public access to visitor centers and public rooms in some of our Alaska offices. LEARN MORE> A mining claim is a parcel of land for which the claimant has asserted a right of possession and the right to develop and extract a discovered, valuable, mineral deposit.

What kind of deposits are subject to lode claims?

Lode Claims – Deposits subject to lode claims include classic veins or lodes having well-defined boundaries. They also include other rock in- place bearing valuable minerals and may be broad zones of mineralized rock.

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Are there any gold mining claims for sale?

Arizona: This state is rich in minerals and home to gold mining, silver mining, and copper mining. Other Western states: Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming also have gold mining claims for sale.

Where can I find a mining claim on federal land?

Mining claims can be located on open public land administered by another federal agency (most commonly on Forest Service land). You may prospect and locate claims and sites on public and NFS land open to mineral entry.

When does a wilderness claim become a mining claim?

Additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System are withdrawn from mining claim location at the time of designation by Congress. Mining activities are permitted only on those mining claims that can show proof of discovery either (1) by December 31, 1983, or (2) on the date of designation as wilderness by Congress.

Can a mining claim be staked on private land?

Mining claims cannot be staked on acquired minerals; a prospecting permit (43 CFR 3500) is required to prospect for acquired minerals. Mining claims can be located on open public land administered by another federal agency (most commonly on Forest Service land).