Legal Definitions - assessment work

Definition: Assessment work refers to the annual labor or improvements that must be carried out on an unpatented mining claim to maintain ownership of the claim.

Example: If a miner owns an unpatented mining claim, they are required to perform assessment work each year to keep the claim. This work can include activities such as drilling, excavation, or building structures on the claim.

Explanation: Assessment work is a legal requirement for maintaining ownership of an unpatented mining claim. The work must be performed annually and must be sufficient to demonstrate that the miner is actively working the claim. Failure to perform assessment work can result in the loss of the claim.