Mineral and Gem mining and prospecting, What is the first step Options

[zziipp]

I am having trouble getting a straight answer from the officials in Colorado. Can someone please tell me how to obtain permits or stake a claim on Mt. Antero. What is my first step

[Rocket]

How about getting answers straight from the officials.

Here are some BLM links to the BLM Colorado Mining Claim Packet and "Locate a Mine Claim or Site" and lots of official information and FAQ. Note there are additional links to USFS and more at the bottom of their website.

http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/m...ning_claim.html

http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/m...ing_claims.html

Also, the county assessor's office is the on-line source for free land status records (private property) for many counties. The suggestion to purchase a plat map for your area of interest is a great idea especially for counties that are not on-line.

Rocket

[swizz]

How about getting answers straight from the officials.

Here are some BLM links to the BLM Colorado Mining Claim Packet and "Locate a Mine Claim or Site" and lots of official information and FAQ. Note there are additional links to USFS and more at the bottom of their website.

http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/m...ning_claim.html

http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/m...ing_claims.html

Also, the county assessor's office is the on-line source for free land status records (private property) for many counties. The suggestion to purchase a plat map for your area of interest is a great idea especially for counties that are not on-line.

Rocket

"Straight from the officials"?? They are not the "officials", they are nothing more than a management agency. Same goes for the USFS.
I would highly recommend NOT consulting either management agency. By law they are not permitted to give advice. Their job is to enforce the law, not explain it in their own personal terms or interpretations.... which they often try to do unfortunately.
BEST ADVICE: Know the law before any interactions with either agency.
Also "assessor's office" is incorrect for land status research regarding claim boundaries and most recent Certificate of Locations or Location Notice filed. These are most important.
The correct office for researching those critical values is the County Clerk and Recorder. Other valuable information is held on file at the BLM HQ Public Room located in Lakewood.

I'm familiar with the Mining Claim Packet you linked. I have it on file here at home. Mostly good information but they also have tidbits of misinformation that I've found.
The USFS "packets" and "informational" garbage they propagate pertaining to mining are often riddled with misinformation. Absolutely the last place you would want to inquire, ever. Many think of them as being at war with mining. Based on what I've seen and read here and on other forums.... and all of the recent court cases won by miners (mostly California) I have to agree. The USFS in particular is somewhat of a rogue management agency that often misinterprets mining law. And they PAY for it bigtime when someone calls them to the carpet.

That's why this club is here for you and everyone.
Miner Beware: KNOW your rights BEFORE talking to either of these management agencies.