Welcome to the Miner's Education & Information Center - MEIC
MEIC's goal is to help inform and educate small miners by hands-on workshops, on-line training courses, seminars, and conferences.
2005 Schedule
June - Basic prospecting and exploration techniques.  $150/person
July - Hands-on u/g and surface core drilling.  $250/person
August - Permit and Compliance Issues.  $100/person

Tuition covers lunch, equipment/supplies, and course material.  Transportation and Insurance must be provided by each participant.
Basic prospecting and exploration techniques - covers how to start, where to start, placer and lode prospecting techiques, and legal issues.  This is a two day course with field work required.

Hands-on u/g and surface core drilling - covers types of drill rigs, methods of drillings, and legal issues.  Student will actually practice u/g and surface drilling.  This is a two day course with field work required.

Permit and Compliance Issues - covers State, and Federal (BLM and Forest Service) regulations and permits.  The student will calculate reclamation bonds and dissucuss staking claims, permitting, and production issues.  This is a one day course.

Online Courses:
Mt. Tech - OnLine Courses
OnLine Mining Courses
2005 Conferences:

September - The Silver Summit - CdA, Idaho
For more informatoin or to register, Contact:
MEIC:  
P.O. Box 236
Marysville, Mt. 59640
Fax: (206)350-4701
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