prospectors' claim

A prospector's claim is a legally designated parcel of land where an individual or company has the exclusive right to explore for or extract minerals, such as gold or silver. When someone files a claim, they are staking their interest in that specific area, which is protected by law from others mining or extracting resources there without permission. Claims are often marked with physical signs and recorded with government authorities to establish ownership. This process allows prospectors to explore and potentially develop mineral resources while ensuring their rights are legally recognized and protected.