claim

Hello, I am somewhat new to prospecting, and I am looking to see if anyone can assist me in understanding the steps to file a a basic placer claim on some gold bearing ground. I am located in Montana. I have looked for those pre-made fill in the blank packets that some states have, however I...

In the days fo the gold rush claimjumping was a serious offense. You could be hanged, shot or banished. The laws have changed slightly but you sure don't want to be a claimjumper today either. https://www.westcoastplacer.com/modern-laws-for-claimjumping/

Hello everyone. Curious to find out about salvage rights. Hypothetical question. If a ship breaks up into small parts as it goes down and is scattered on the ocean floor, and the exploration team discover only part of the wreck. Do they still get to claim salvage rights over the entire...

Hi, Looking for some advice if possible. I found out from the local news that the Boulder County Sheriff is shutting down access to Boulder Creek for flood repair that includes dredging the bottom of the river. I have approximately 25 acres of claimed river in the exact area that the county...