Regarding gold. Here are some people that need help. Last chance for the gold miners in Oregon to have their case heard by the Supreme Court.
No, the western states are banning the equipment the miners use eg. motorized dredges. making mining unprofitable for small mines and hobbyist weekend types and family's on vacation. The states allege environmental harms they cannot prove. The claims are not the issue.
This is what they banned. P.s. This man passed away 2 years ago.