Mineral resources from public lands can be acquired under three basic mechanisms:
- Locatable Minerals (mining claims)
- Leasable Minerals (through a lease)
- Saleable Minerals (through a contract)
The RGFO minerals programhas three additional focus areas
- Abandoned mines including both environmental restoration and public safety
- Paleontology including information on the world class Garden Park Fossil Area
- Geology
Additional Information is provided on the following areas we receive routine public inquiries.
Placer Mining
- Rock Hounding
- Metal Detectors