Holes and other irregularities in bedrock) using a suction dredge inĬopyright 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020,īy Brian images on this website are copyrighted by their owners and You may apply for a permit to 'snipe' (recover nuggets from cracks, Operation should be discussed with an inspector for the mining regionĪnd it would be very wise to have some document, for example, a letterįrom the inspector, stating that you are allowed to use the dredge. In a closed pond that you have excavated. It is theoretically possible to get permission to use a suction dredge If you are caught using one, it will be confiscated and In general, suction dredges cannot be used in any creek, river or See the Notice at the bottom of this page. Use the information in this website at your own risk. I am not an expert on mining law - I am just trying to help. Home » Placer Mining in BC » Suction Dredges Suction Dredges The Answer is almost always 'NO' Basic Rules FMC & BCeID Placer Areas Claims & Leases Renewing Claims Fraser River Law to Read Applications and Reporting Private Land Suction Dredges Cabins Machine Digging Pumping Water Cutting Trees Opportunities Getting a Claim

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