Idaho Department of Lands: Minerals: Exploration Locations

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					Exploration Locations

Contact Sharon Murray Minerals Program Manager 300 N 6th Street Suite 103 - P O Box 83720 Boise ID 83720-0050 (208)334-0200 - fax (208)334-3698		Disclaimer Statements on this web site are for informational purposes ONLY and should be verified with current rules before being held to be valid.

Forms Affidavit of Assessment Work Description of Assessment Work Land Exploration Location Riverbed Exploration Location			Most state endowment lands and navigable waterways are open to exploration locations. Each location is limited to twenty acres in size and has a two-year term upon payment of a $100 fee for land locations and a $250 fee for riverbed locations. One hundred dollars worth of work must be done on each location annually. Exploration is the only mining activity that is allowed. The locator must take out a lease after the two-year term has expired if he wishes to continue working the site.

			Review the forms section under Mineral Leasing for information concerning Exploration Bonds.

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