Lookie here. The "Bodie Conservation District" or whatever, is in California. The mining probably will take place in Nevada. There is a difference.
EPA scours every little nook and cranny of new mining operations.
Gold is over $900/oz
Jobs
The trucks probably would never even enter California. Ample dirt roads approach from the East.
Take a little trip down Aurora Canyon next time you visit Bodie. It's a pretty canyon, no 4x4 needed, and the canyon wouldn't be affected. There is mining already taking place a little to the south of the ghost town of Aurora. Did you know that?
This is nothing more than exploration of a new claim. Thar be gold in them thar hills.
Don't trouble yourself, regulations already strangle people trying to make a living, you probably wouldn't even notice anything going on if this operation takes place.