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• 1. [Article] The Ore bin ; Vol. 32 No. 9 (September 1970)

  Everyone involved with the mining and petroleum industries, either directly or indirectly, is aware of the mounting concern by the general public with the possibly deleterious effects of mineral exploration ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Ore bin ; Vol. 32 No. 9 (September 1970) Author: Mowbray, George, Corcoran, Raymond E., Johnson, Samuel S., Dole, Hollis M. (Hollis Mathews), Oregon. Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries Everyone involved with the mining and petroleum industries, either directly or indirectly, is aware of the mounting concern by the general public with the possibly deleterious effects of mineral exploration and development on the environment. Oftentimes the outcry about "desecration of the land" is not based on actual knowledge of a specific mining activity. The mineral resource companies are faced with a true dilemma; they are being subjected to increasing governmental restraints and regulations because of the nature of the work they perform while, at the same time, people continue to want more and more manufactured goods which originate in a "hole in the ground." These companies are trying to develop a greater awareness on the part of the public of the problems faced by the industry in providing the necessary raw material required by our technological society. Three magazine articles received by the Department during the past few months discuss different aspects of mineral resource development. Excerpts from them are printed below. These articles are by men who are involved with various phases of mineral conservation and who show that they have given thoughtful attention to this common area of concern. The first report is taken from a news release by Hollis M. Dole, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Mineral Resources. The second item appeared in an article by George Mowbray, who is Director and principal of Stevenson & Kellogg, Ltd. of Canada. The last article is part of a report written by Samuel S. Johnson, President of Jefferson Plywood Co., Redmond, Oregon. Mr. Johnson served on the Advisory Council of the Public Land Law Review Commission. The full report of the Commission was published in June 1970 and contains 18 recommendations of basic principles to guide future policy concerning the public lands. These three articles deserve thoughtful and serious attention. The points brought out in them will eventually have to be recognized by all of us -- the general public, the governmental agencies, and the mineral resource industries -- if we are ever to develop a better understanding of our mutual problems. Title: The Ore bin ; Vol. 32 No. 9 (September 1970) Author: Mowbray, George, Corcoran, Raymond E., Johnson, Samuel S., Dole, Hollis M. (Hollis Mathews), Oregon. Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries Everyone involved with the mining and petroleum industries, either directly or indirectly, is aware of the mounting concern by the general public with the possibly deleterious effects of mineral exploration and development on the environment. Oftentimes the outcry about "desecration of the land" is not based on actual knowledge of a specific mining activity. The mineral resource companies are faced with a true dilemma; they are being subjected to increasing governmental restraints and regulations because of the nature of the work they perform while, at the same time, people continue to want more and more manufactured goods which originate in a "hole in the ground." These companies are trying to develop a greater awareness on the part of the public of the problems faced by the industry in providing the necessary raw material required by our technological society. Three magazine articles received by the Department during the past few months discuss different aspects of mineral resource development. Excerpts from them are printed below. These articles are by men who are involved with various phases of mineral conservation and who show that they have given thoughtful attention to this common area of concern. The first report is taken from a news release by Hollis M. Dole, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Mineral Resources. The second item appeared in an article by George Mowbray, who is Director and principal of Stevenson & Kellogg, Ltd. of Canada. The last article is part of a report written by Samuel S. Johnson, President of Jefferson Plywood Co., Redmond, Oregon. Mr. Johnson served on the Advisory Council of the Public Land Law Review Commission. The full report of the Commission was published in June 1970 and contains 18 recommendations of basic principles to guide future policy concerning the public lands. These three articles deserve thoughtful and serious attention. The points brought out in them will eventually have to be recognized by all of us -- the general public, the governmental agencies, and the mineral resource industries -- if we are ever to develop a better understanding of our mutual problems. Close

• 2. [Article] The Ore bin ; Vol. 36 No. 10 (October 1974)

  The U.S. Forest Service has published the final version of regulations on the surface use of National Forest lands under the amended mining laws of 1872. These regulations became effective September 1, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Ore bin ; Vol. 36 No. 10 (October 1974) Author: Oregon. Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries The U.S. Forest Service has published the final version of regulations on the surface use of National Forest lands under the amended mining laws of 1872. These regulations became effective September 1, 1974. Although the Mining Law of 1872 is still largely intact, the new regulations place some requirements in the path of prospectors and miners operating within the boundaries of the National Forests. The Mining Law of 1872 generally gives the prospector and miner the right to enter upon the public domain, and to search for, develop, and extract a wide variety of mineral resources. The Forest Service, charged with the protection and disposition of the vegetative resources and general management of wildlife and other surface resources, has become increasingly concerned with the activities of prospectors and miners. The present regulations are aimed at better control of access roads to the mine, prospect holes, open pits, mill effluent, solid waste disposal, control of erosion and landslides, and the eventual reclamation of the site following completion of the operation. In the 49 numbered paragraphs that follow are answers to many of the questions the Forest Service anticipates will be asked by persons wanting to know about the regulations it now administers. Copies of these regulations may be obtained from the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon 97208, or from any District Ranger Station. Title: The Ore bin ; Vol. 36 No. 10 (October 1974) Author: Oregon. Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries The U.S. Forest Service has published the final version of regulations on the surface use of National Forest lands under the amended mining laws of 1872. These regulations became effective September 1, 1974. Although the Mining Law of 1872 is still largely intact, the new regulations place some requirements in the path of prospectors and miners operating within the boundaries of the National Forests. The Mining Law of 1872 generally gives the prospector and miner the right to enter upon the public domain, and to search for, develop, and extract a wide variety of mineral resources. The Forest Service, charged with the protection and disposition of the vegetative resources and general management of wildlife and other surface resources, has become increasingly concerned with the activities of prospectors and miners. The present regulations are aimed at better control of access roads to the mine, prospect holes, open pits, mill effluent, solid waste disposal, control of erosion and landslides, and the eventual reclamation of the site following completion of the operation. In the 49 numbered paragraphs that follow are answers to many of the questions the Forest Service anticipates will be asked by persons wanting to know about the regulations it now administers. Copies of these regulations may be obtained from the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon 97208, or from any District Ranger Station. Close