Plumas County review casts doubt on mining rights for Engels-Superior mines
Plumas County recently commissioned an independent review of vested mining rights for the Engels-Superior Mines, situated in the county. Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), a prominent law firm, undertook this investigation, posting its findings in a detailed memorandum on April 15, 2024. The memorandum addresses a request by California-Engels Mining Company (owner) and US Copper Corp (applicant). This request pertains to the Engels Mine and Superior Mine located in Indian Valley on the Feather River watershed. The memorandum, accessible on the Plumas County Zoning Administrator website, illuminates the historical context and legal intricacies surrounding the mining operations. It discusses five determinations sought by the applicant, including the mining history, vesting date, extent of mining, continuity of mining rights, and intent to continue mining.