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Small miners want more voice on state rules
Small-scale miners and prospectors want an advisory committee to work on environmental rules.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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