Frequently Asked Questions

This page contains links to the topics that are most commonly discussed at DMMR. Please check here first to find answers to your questions.

• Assaying
• Gold panning
• Mine Production - Arizona Mining Industry Production
• Mineral rights and mining claims
• Mining scams
• Permitting information: Arizona Mining Summit - Guide to Permitting Mining Operations in Arizona (PDF format)
• Reference materials available at DMMR's library
• Statutory duties of Department of Mines and Mineral Resources
• Stock certificate and old mining company information

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