2) Other Resources to Explore:

3) Action Plan:

4) Federalism Analysis:

5) Interactive Component:

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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). 

-SA

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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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