Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
placer claim — A mining claim located on the public domain for the purpose of placer mining, that is, ground within the defined boundaries which contains mineral in its earth, sand, or gravel; ground which includes valuable deposits not in place, that is, not… … Black's law dictionary
placer claim patent — A patent issued by the federal government covering the surface and minerals to found in placer form thereunder, also known veins sought to be covered by the patent, and all unknown veins thereafter discovered by the patentee. 36 Am J1st Min & M § … Ballentine's law dictionary
Gold placer claim — In the United States, a placer claim grants to the discoveror of valuable minerals contained in loose material such as sand or gravel the right to mine on public land. Other countries such as Canada, Mexico, and Australia grant similar rights. In … Wikipedia
association placer claim — A placer mining claim located under statute by an association of eight or more persons and including a maximum of 160 acres. 36 Am J1st Min & M § 91 … Ballentine's law dictionary
placer location — The marking of the boundaries of a placer claim. See placer claim … Ballentine's law dictionary
placer location — A placer claim located and occupied on the public domain … Black's law dictionary
patented claim — A claim to a homestead upon government land upon which a patent has been issued and delivered. A claim to mineral rights in public lands upon which a patent has been issued and delivered. 36 Am J1st Min & M § 25. See placer claim patent … Ballentine's law dictionary
General Mining Act of 1872 — The General Mining Act of 1872 is a United States federal law that authorizes and governs prospecting and mining for economic minerals, such as gold, platinum, and silver, on federal public lands. This law, approved on May 10, 1872, codified the… … Wikipedia
National Register of Historic Places listings in Nome Census Area, Alaska — Location of the Nome Census Area in Alaska This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Nome Census Area, Alaska. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of… … Wikipedia
mining — The process or business of extracting from the earth the precious or valuable metals, either in their native state or in their ores @ mining claim A parcel of land, containing precious metal in its soil or rock, and appropriated by an individual … Black's law dictionary
