– Eastern Oregon Mining Association
– 20221203
EASTERN OREGON
MINING ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER 2022
Volume 399
EOMA RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS FOR THE NEXT YEAR ARE DUE THE 1st OF JANUARY 2023
Send your dues to: EOMA, P.O. Box 932, Baker City, OR 97814
DECEMBER 2nd , 2022 MEETING AT ELK CREEK ENTERPRISES
We will have a meeting December 2nd, 2022 at the Elk Creek Enterprises saw shop located at 890 Elm Street in Baker City. The Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with the general meeting following at 6:30 PM. As usual we will give away a 1 oz. silver medallion at the end of the meeting.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The coming year is going to be a busy and challenging one for anyone who wants to continue to enjoy using and exploring our National Forests. There are many regulatory issues that need reasonable solutions. The Forest Service is working on developing new Forest Plans for the Wallowa-Whitman, Umatilla, and Malheur National Forests. The Blues Intergovernmental Council (BIC) came up with a list of desired conditions for these plans that includes closing the forest, and limiting access to using only roads specified by the FS. Going through a lengthy administrative process to gain access, and develop, a valuable mineral deposit is just one example of an issue that needs to be resolved. Miners have been losing access to their claims on the Wallowa-Whitman, and have been waiting 10 years and longer to get their operating plans approved. There needs to be enforceable time frames for the FS to get their work done, or the Forest plans will be unworkable, and unacceptable. Oregon state agencies such as DEQ and DOGAMI also have been inefficient in the mineral development permitting processes. We will be working on building workable relationships with these government agencies, and coming up with solutions that are reasonable.
GOLD AND WHISKY-Mining.com
“For as long as there’s been a whisky industry, distillers have been trying to find better ways to measure the maturity of individual casks to help them understand when they will be ready to use in a single malt or a mixed blend,” Will Peveler, lead author of the paper, said in a media statement.
“What we’ve been able to do for the first time is show that the ageing-related chemistry of the whisky controls the formation of gold nanoparticles. That has allowed us to develop a unique ‘fingerprint’ not just for types of whisky we tested, but also for how whiskies mature over time.”
According to Peveler and co-author Jenny Gracie, currently, there are a number of other tests available to measure whisky maturity, which use processes like chromatography and mass spectrometry. However, they are rarely available on the warehouse floor, and if samples have to be sent offsite for analysis, this slows processes down. “We hope that in the future we can develop this initial finding into a quick, easy and portable kit that distillers can use to measure the maturity of their whiskies without having to send samples for time-consuming tests with specialist equipment,” Gracie said.
WORLD SEEKS TO BREAK DEPENDENCY ON CHINESE RARE EARTHS-Tyler Durden
For the past couple of months, MetalMiner frequently posted about the world’s dependence on China for raw materials used to make rare earth magnets. Aside from the US, countries like Japan, South Korea, Italy, and the Netherlands heavily rely on Chinese rare earth imports.
It’s clear why. China boasts extensive rare earth reserves. As the world increases its demand for such products, China managed to develop a powerful monopoly on the global market. So, to prevent China from wielding too much geopolitical power in rare earth trading, it’s becoming crucial to find alternative sources. It’s true that most of the world’s rare earth processing takes place in China. However, many raw rare earth materials are actually extracted from other parts of the globe. Common sources include Myanmar (Burma), the US, Canada, and Australia. And with demand for rare earth magnets expected to double by 2030, tapping into these supplies has become more important than ever.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RARE EARTH MAGNETS AND REGULAR MAGNETS-eclipsmagnetics.com
Magnets that are made of ceramic (or ferrite) are sometimes known as regular magnets and we use them for everyday purposes. Ferrite is the main component of these magnets. Ferrite is a ceramic material composed mainly of iron(III) oxide.
The primary difference between rare earth magnets and regular magnets is that rare earth magnets are permanent magnets made from rare earth alloys, whereas regular magnets are composed mainly of iron. In terms of power, a rare earth magnet is about 2-7 times stronger than a standard magnet. A ferrite or ceramic magnet usually creates a weak magnetic field output, while a similarly sized rare earth magnet generates a magnetic field that is much stronger in output. Rare Earth magnets are also harder to demagnetize in most applications.
OTHER COUNTRIES CATCHING UP WITH CHINESE RARE EARTH PRODUCTION-Tyler Durden
Fortunately, many nations continue to ramp up their own rare earth production. In Japan, miners have gone to impressive lengths to compete against China in the global rare earth magnet marketplace. In fact, researchers recently explored beneath the Pacific Ocean (right outside of the Ogasawara islands) at a depth of 6,000 meters to excavate materials for rare earth magnets. The Japanese government plans to start excavating these raw rare earth materials as early as April of 2023.
Japan isn’t alone. Australia, another nation abundant in raw materials for rare earth magnets, continues to step up its rare earth mining game. Arafura, a mining project located in Central Australia, recently announced plans to increase investments in its mining endeavors. Many of these take place in the hottest, most sun-parched areas of the nation. But according to Arafura, it’s worth it. Apparently, the company sees a huge opportunity due to the large amounts of neodymium and praseodymium located in the region. These elements are frequently used in producing rare earth magnets. Currently, the company claims their mines could satisfy up to 5% of the world’s demand.
THE FOREST SERVICE NEEDS TO OBEY THE LAW- Jan Alexander
The right of reasonable access for purposes of prospecting, locating, and mining is provided by the mining law. The right to access is a nondiscretionary right of the miner. In reading Terry Maley’s Mineral Law, copyright 1996, he discusses the case of Mepelt & Almay Co., 99 IBLA 25,27 (1987) where “the Board restated the well-established implied right of access across public lands to mining claims”. Also, in that section on access, Maley discusses Alfred E Koenig, 78 ID 305 (1971) where the miner wanted exclusive use of his mine access road. “The Secretary held that no authorization is needed…because the appellant’s continued use of the access road is authorized by law”.
When the Forest Service seized the Griffin’s reclamation bond money and deep ripped Laura Perrigan’s mine access road on September 5, 2022, ripped out all the supports and removed the steel portal door, these were all illegal actions. Tom Griffin, Laura’s brother, and Laura repeatedly informed the Forest Service they were not through mining, but the Forest Service didn’t listen.
The 1999 Plan of Operation stated:
F. A new or revised plan must be submitted in accordance with 36 CFR part 228, subpart A, if operations are to be continued after that time period. Tom Griffin complied and had filed a complete Plan of Operation on March 26, 2018.
The 1999 Castle Rock Environmental Assessment stated that final reclamation will only occur “after all mining activity has been concluded.” The miners were not done mining. I believe there are other court cases, such as Shoemaker, supra, which state that Federal surface management activities may not endanger (unsafe portal) or materially interfere with mining operations (no access). We hope that the F.S. is willing to rectify the injuries that the miner has endured because of the F.S.’s arbitrary and illegal activities in closing access, and safety of this mine.
EOMA ADVERTISING AND SALE LISTINGS
WANTED-MINERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A NEW TV SHOW WITH DAVE TURIN-Johnny West
Because of my ad in our EOMA Newsletter, I received an Email from a lady in London, England.
Her name is Lizzie Jenkins, and she is an Assistant Producer for www.raw.co.uk.
My understanding is her company films and produces the TV show “Gold Rush” on the Discovery Channel.
Her company is starting a new TV show with Dave Turin, and they are looking for miners that are testing mining property, and could use Dave’s help. I believe the property would need to be fully permitted for testing/mining.
So, if any miners would consider getting help from Dave Turin, please contact Lizzie to get the complete details, and make sure it is something you would like to do.
Here is Lizzie’s contact information:
Lizzie Jenkins
Assistant Producer
Third Floor, 13-21 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3LT
Tel: + 44 (0) 207 456 0800 | Mob: +44 7769 296 581
www.raw.co.uk
UK Company Reg. 4305751
VAT: 297 4286 51
40 ACRE PLACER CLAIM IN SW OREGON
It’s on the Southfork of Canyon Creek, a tributary of Josephine creek on the Illinois river Real bad 4×4 high clearance road for 7 miles to trailhead, another ¾ mile moderate walk up to downstream end of claim. Stream runs through claim end to end approximately 2000 ft. $6,500. Call 541-787-0046 for more details and directions.
NINE UNPATENTED PLACER CLAIMS FOR SALE
These claims are in the Greenhorn Mining District, adjacent to the Parkerville and the Bonanza patented properties. Geiser Bowl- 60 acres, PW #1- 80 acres, PW #6 -100 acres, Black Beauty- 100 acres, Blue Mt Channel #3-100 acres, Carranza-80 acres, Dottie Two-80 acres, Mart Jones-60 acres, Wizzer-80-acres.
Contact LaRayn Rose for list prices, and of course, any reasonable offer will be considered especially for multiple claim purchases. (503) 317-6914
FOR SALE
Two metal detectors for sale: Gold Bug II detector, Fisher Double Box detector, $1,000 for both.
Call Chuck at 541-310-8510.
PUMPS FOR SALE
Two water pumps with belt driven clutch system (heavy duty) driven by a 2-cylinder Wisconsin gas engine for $250.
Also, a 5″ intake 7″ discharge Fairbanks and Morse high pressure pump. Driven by a 30 HP 3 phase electric motor for $450. Call Ken Anderson at 541-523-2521 or 541-519- 9497
FOR SALE-TROMMEL
This drum is 42” long with an 18 inch diameter with a 5HP B&S motor. An electric motor drives a shaker. There is a 2” 5 HP pump. The sluice box is 7’ long. The unit was custom built by Larry Merriilay, has rubber tires and is towable. Call Earl Graham at 541-805-8206 if interested. Pictures are available.
WANTED
I would like to rent/lease/lease with option to buy property that may be productive for metal detecting and mining. Especially areas with tailings like the Powder River near Sumpter, or other local areas. Thanks, Johnny West. Email: jwestboise@gmail.com
PLACER CLAIM WANTED
I’m looking for a placer or lode claim in NE Oregon. Looking for a pick and shovel or small equipment deposits. The placer claim doesn’t have to have much water, but a little would be nice. Pay cash or gold up to $5,000. Call Sam at 541-787-0046.
WANTED-SMALL HARDROCK MILL
I need a jaw crusher or small hammer mill. Please call Pete at 541-910-9712.
WANTED-GOLD
Gold Specimens and Gold nuggets, mostly from Oregon mines. Fair prices paid. Also selling Gold nugget jewelry, specimens, nuggets and more. For an interesting and informative experience explore www.northernnevadagold.com . Call Robert 775-455-6470.
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AMERICAN EXPLORATION & MINING ASSOCIATION
EOMA is a member of American Exploration & Mining Association, and many of our members are also individual members. AEMA members reside in 44 states, 7 Canadian provinces and 11 countries and are actively involved in prospecting, exploring, mining, and reclamation closure activities across North America & the world. This association keeps miners up on what is happening in the mining industry. To stay up to date on mining issues, you can become a member of AEMA by going to their website at https://www.miningamerica.org/