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

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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

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I can speak from my personal experiences.
I own two mining claims and have had nothing but good experiences with the BLM management agency. This is because I know my rights prior to engaging the management agency. There should be no questions or confusion in their office if YOU know the laws and rights prior to addressing issues. I've chosen to address several issues on my claims (via my regional BLM office) and all resulted in cooperation and success because I know my rights as a claim owner and the proper course of exercising them.

Significant recent and pending court cases, if you seek them, shouldn't be difficult to find. The recent Rinehart case is getting the most press lately and a stunning example of the USFS' apparent prerogative, ignorance, and arrogance. The USFS is out of control in California but slowly being reigned back in... at the cost of taxpayers of course.