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...
Notice: Update on Federal Mining Claim Fees

Notice: Update on Federal Mining Claim Fees

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:...
Claim Staking and Filing Process

Claim Staking and Filing Process

Below is a quick outline of what happens when you trust Burgex to stake your mining claims, along with answers to some common questions we get regarding the staking & filing process and their timelines. Q: When will you start my project? A: Once we have received...
5 Common Mistakes Made With Mining Claims

5 Common Mistakes Made With Mining Claims

1. Misunderstanding Maintenance Fees and the September 1st BLM Due Date September 1st is the most important date to remember for mining claims – this is the date when maintenance fees are due. This is a hard deadline.  There is NO GRACE PERIOD for claims that...