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Plumas County Review Casts Doubt on Mining Rights for Engels-Superior Mines

Wednesday, April 17

Plumas County recently commissioned an independent review of vested mining rights for the Engels-Superior Mines, situated in the county. Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), a prominent law firm, undertook this investigation, posting its findings in a detailed memorandum on April 15, 2024.The memorandum... Read More.

Public Land Mining Claim Fees Due Sept. 1

Tuesday, July 19

If you own a mining claim you will need to get your claim fees and waivers in before your claim gets forfeited. The Bureau of land management is requesting that to retain your claim on public lands through the next assessment year you will... Read More.

Mining Accident Kills One Northwest of Wadsworth

Friday, June 18

A man described as a 75-year-old mining hobbyist died Wednesday morning when the ground beneath him caved in the Washoe County Sheriffs Office said.It happened around 8 a.m. in the ghost town of Olinhouse north of Interstate 80 about 8 miles northwest of Wadsworth.The... Read More.