I've asked a bunch of people why there are no claims up here. The most common answer is "you just cant" or "it's against the law". And never get a definitive answer. I've tried googling "Can I file for a gold claim in Vermont, NH,ME" and seem to get nowhere. I'm not real knowledgable about mining law and such but if someone can clarify for me why we cant have claims and/or provide links to state laws that specifically say I cant have a claim would be more than appreciated.
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Wow...I forgot about this old thread. It still makes me wonder. If I wanted to start my own mining company I would have to get the exploratory claim permit and stake the ground i wanted to explore. Which grants you mineral rights and as long as yearly maintenance is done and fees are paid. If I found a deposit and want to mine it then I would need to file a mining lease with the state. Thats where the expensive fees, bonds and royalties come into play. So I guess what I always wondered (and still sometimes do) is whats keeping a fella from approaching the state like a mining company and getting the exploratory claim permit with mineral rights with no intentions of ever filing a mining lease. Not something I plan on pursuing but just curious about.
bob i dont think its against the law ,more like u would have to get the claim from private land owners ( well buy the claim ) LOL
contact your congress man and get the straight scope from him or a aid and let us know how it turns out.
no mining law, It is not in every state and is a Fed law and the fed has the final say on every thing in the US.
Mainer here. OH, screw the claims. Just go prospect under town and state bridges, culverts, and keep your mouth shut if you find anything!! Stay on Town, or STate land, and try to stay clear of anyones back yard, if you know what I mean. I think there is some kind of territory law about if you are in the middle of or in the brook,/river, you are in nuteral property. I have never been bothered prospecting in the wild ammorustic in NH, or in Maine where I live. I plan a trip to VT. soon, check out some of those rivers. IF I get well enough from my anemia to get out of here for a while. And if I can solve my wire issues with my big old camper van.
Cool, another Mainer! The link I posted above makes me believe that on state land a claim can be established. Just curious why I never heard of anyone trying to file or what the reasons were that they couldnt. The link provides all the info on how to stake a claim and what all the fees are and such. Doesnt make much sence for the state to go through all the troubles of establishing all the rules and regulations if you couldnt have a claim. See why I'm confused?
bob those rules or laws might be from along time ago that were never abolished or removed from the rulles or laws. there r alot of hidden laws through out the states /countrys.
if i know history its because that Vermont nh and me were some of the first states of america.and claims was to get people to move west because of crowding from immigrants..such as land stakes and gold claims..
bob i no there is some blm land in maine but not sure i thouhgt i heard some of the swift river is on blm land and i believe the indian river in newhampshire was on blm land ,but i've never really checked i'm to much into oregon gold claims.good luck on your search.and hope u can turn things around for the east coast
Hi Bob:
I can't fully explain what your asking. There are 22 western states that allow for mineral mining claims like you are asking about. The states east of the Mississippi are considered "acquired ground" and don't follow the laws that the 22 mining states do. If there is land managed by the BLM in the state your looking at, then most likely mining claims are allowed. Out east the mineral rights are included with the sale of land and are considered owned by the property owner. To get a mining license, you need to buy the land and then apply for the permit to run the mine.
This is over simplification and your likely to get better explanation from someone living there, but it's close to the way the laws work out east.
Hope this helps a little.
Dickb
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