Oct 5, 2026 | Claim Staking, Exploration
When you are acquiring a mining claim land package worth millions of dollars, an independent third party review may not seem necessary. In our experience, mining claim due diligence is one of the most valuable steps an exploration company can take. Verifying claim...
Jun 15, 2026 | Mining & Exploration, News
Five structural forces have converged to produce the biggest domestic exploration cycle in a generation. Here is what is behind it — and the one constraint that could slow it all down. The United States is in the early stages of its most significant mineral...
Jul 20, 2024 | Claim Staking, Claim Staking Selected
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...
Jul 16, 2024 | Claim Staking
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 Schedule: New claims located after September 1, 2024: $274 per claim. Maintenance Fee:...