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About Mining the Public Lands Questions & Answers by Bureau of Land Management (PH 2-18) (1985) (12 pages)

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What is a mining claim?
Under United States mining laws “claim” and “mining claim” have a
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What is the difference between a placer claim, a lode claim, a
These terms are discussed at length in the booklet (Staking a Mining
Claim) on pages 4 and 5.
Citizens of the United States, or persons who have declared their
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What is a patented mining daim?
A patented mining claim is one for which the Federal Government
has given a deed (called a patent) or passed its title to the claimant.
Can a person patent a mining claim?
Yes. But only after a discovery can be confirmed by a government