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Mining Claims and Sites on Federal Lands

 

Introduction

Explanation of Discovery

Locatable Minerals
Discovery of a Valuable Mineral Deposit

Explanation of Location

Mining Claims and Sites
Federal Lands Open to Mining
Staking a Mining Claim or Site
Claimant's Rights

Recording of a Mining Claim or Site

Maintenence of a Mining Claim or Site

Annual Assessment Work
Surface Management

Mineral Patents

BLM Land and Mineral Records

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For more information contact:
Dr Adam A. Sokoloski, Manager
International Energy and Minerals
Technical Assistance Program
1849 C St. N.W., Washington, D.C. USA, 20240
USA Phone: 703-452-7731, FAX 703-452-5199
E-mail: DSokolos@wo0033wp.wo.blm.gov

Updated July 11, 1996