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Step 1: Contact the Nevada Bureau of Land Management and determine if the land is public and mineable (Mining Frequently). -KM

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Step 2: Determine if the area is a lode claim (has classic veins and mineralized rocks), or a placer claim (includes sedimentary rocks not; metallic).  We have determined that ours is a lode claim due to the fact that the mineable material is entirely metallic.  A lode claim can be no more than 1,500 feet in length along the vein (Locating).  -AN

Step 3:  Determine you, personally, have enough funds to start a large company.  The silver market is a fluctuating one, and it is not a sure source of income.  However; right now the world is in a sliver deficit so a new mine is very likely profitable (Whitefoot).  -SA

Step 4: File the patent for the claim ($300) -- gives us all of the rights to the claim and that certain vein of silver.  Make sure a surveyor come to the site ($750.00) to determine the exact area and record it to the federal government (Patenting). - AN

http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/prog/more_programs/geographic_sciences/mineral_surveyor_program/patenting_a_claim.html

Step 5: File paperwork with the BLM to officially stake the claim (BLM). -KM

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Step 6: Erect corner posts or monuments with a post and a notice of location around the site. -KM

http://www.blm.gov/style/medialib/blm/wo/MINERALS__REALTY__AND_RESOURCE_PROTECTION_/energy.Par.28664.File.dat/MiningClaims.pdf

Step 7: Based on environmental rules and preferences, determine whether we want an open pit or underground mine. Consult and hire a mining engineer to construct the mine {i.e. safe shafts}. -AU

Step 8:  File with the Environmental Protection Agency and make sure we are complying with their regulations in relation to the ground, and the plants and animals nearby.  -SA

http://www.epa.gov/regulatory-information-sector/mining-except-oil-and-gas-sector-naics-212
Step 9: Begin to advertise for experienced workers.  Begin to mine and process the silver. -AU

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-SA (Nevada+Mountain.)

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-SA (Mining Google Search.)

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(in order to watch this video you must click this file, then click view original in the top right corner, and then type in your name.) -AU (Silver Mining).

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Generally, mining is a power given to the states. This is a representation of dual federalism. As stated by the BLM "Federal law simply specifies that claim and site boundaries must be distinctly and clearly marked to be readily identifiable on the ground. The General Mining Law allows States to establish their own laws regarding the manner in which mining claims and sites are located and recorded (Mining Frequently. Department, Interior). " Therefore the states operate in their own spheres; establishing their own claim processes.

However, the House Committee on Natural Resources is talking about imposing royalties on mining companies to conform to environmental standards (Mining Claims). This is an example of Fiscal Federalism and an unfunded mandate.

In 2002, California became the first state where it was required that open pit mines be refilled after they were closed (Mining Claims). This is an example of a state being a laboratory in dual federalism. However, as a result many miners have moved to safer places like Nevada where regulations are smaller.

The commerce clause comes into play after a mine has been staked and mined. The distribution of the silver across state lines is federal government regulated.

In Idaho, the supremacy clause is being exemplified. Miners were posting claimant signs on Forest Service land, and treating it as private property. However, this interferes with the mining law of 1955. The Forest Service is planning to take it up with the Department of the Interior. if the Forest Service {Federal Government} succeeds, the supremeacy clause will have been enacated { federal gov. winning over the local miners} (Swearingen) -KM

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Silver mining operations are increasingly and should be conducted in a manner that minimizes their impact on the surrounding environment; leaving sites more environmentally sustainable , in an acceptable state for re-use and for the sake of the ecosystem. Silver may be extracted in various ways,some better than others, but the Lappeenranta University provides a more environmentally friendly silver extraction method using an ion exchange technique. This technique reduces the amount of input and output. Although this ion exchange technique is more work, it saves money and helps the environment (Environmentally).

With regards to mining in Nevada, the Nevada Mining Association or NVMA's committee keeps new developments abroad on the state and federal levels. With the help of this association a mining operation may be helped with other concerning activities such as effective reclamation productive post-closure-landscapes, industry initiatives, wildlife conservation, and much more. looking into this association would aid a novice miner greatly (Whaley).

The International Council of Mining and Metals creates policies for mining with regards to reduced inputs, reduced outputs, and environmentally sustainable mining. The council's main purpose is to ensure a stable and sustainable mining technique using the most environmentally friendly uses. The International Council of mining and metals creates a huge impact on the mining industry, big or small, on how to use resources better and wiser which should be noted when starting an operation (How).

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Silver in its pure form is worth $14.23 per ounce

Silver smelting is when harvested silvers is melted at 1615 degrees to remove the impurities that float to the top (Silver Processing

If the silver you have is pure, it will make a distinct ringing noise when it is dropped or hit, also high quality will melt ice quickly when applied to silver ( 3 Quick Ways to Help Tell Real Silver from "Fake" Silver)

Mining companies use construction estimation softwares to maintain their bottom line and ensure performance and that productivity levels are where they should be for mining silver (The Process of Mining Silver)

Once a mining company finishes all the planning and detailed reports, they can recover the silver (Hard Rock Mining GOld and Silver Ore and Processing it)

Silver mining methods include, alkali fusion, silver lead collection, and carbon pre-roast with silver-lead recovery (The Process of Mining Silver

When the raw silver is exposed on the surface due to blasting, companies collect and transport the silver to a designated refinery where extraction takes place (The Process of Mining Silver)

In 2014 there were over 11,300  direct mining jobs in Nevada (Mining in Nevada)

Silver miners earn about $81,800 a year on average (Mining in Nevada)

Nevada was originally granted statehood based upon its mines (Mining in Nevada)

Mining in Nevada contributes to over $100 million dollars in tax revenue (Mining in Nevada

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