All About Mining

Oregon is officially out of control

I grew up in Oregon and loved that state. Over the past few decades, the state has changed politically and quite dramatically.   They have effectively, like California, banned or are attempting to ban most methods of small mining in the state. Now they are requiring permits for pollution when dredges actually remove pollutants from […]

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An important video on water rights

This video is of an epic fight some ranchers on the Oregon/Idaho border have had with the BLM over water rights. This also brings up some very, very valuable points on small mining and water rights. We strongly urge you to watch this, see how this family won this case over the government as this […]

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Trump helps the mining community

While the entire country was embroiled in talk over President Trump’s tax cuts….this happened behind the scenes.   We have mentioned we had broken through Trump’s firewall and even have a personal letter from Mr. Trump over the endless letters (every Monday morning sent certified) we sent to 1600 Pennsylvania Blvd outlining the struggle us […]

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Tucson GPAA Show this weekend!

The Tucson GPAA gold show is this weekend! AMRA will be raffling away a week long stay at Roaring Camp over the weekend. For those who have not been there, it is an amazing place with great gold, great people and is a perfect place to forget the fast paced world we all live in. […]

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Liberal group proposes making a huge National Park in CA

I strongly urge all residents, mining claim owners and recreationalists of this area to listen to this proposal and plan by this lady and let her know how you feel about turning much of our lands into an National Park.   I for one vehemently oppose this and it is disconcerting Ms. Wulff will not […]

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New video which explains if USFS and BLM can close your roads

AMRA is beginning to produce its series of videos on mining rights, how to file a claim, RS2477, road closures and much more starting today. This is the first in a series of videos to come which explain, and hopefully inform all on what their rights are on public lands.

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Another example of government using a suction dredge to help the environment

We stumbled across this article posted on another Facebook forum this morning on suction dredging.   This little Proline dredge, which has been demonized by environmentalists, the EPA and USFS is being used to create a clean riparian waterway and remove noxious weeds in Idaho.   All across America, Federal, State and local agencies are […]

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New bill to close areas of the Mokulmne River in California

One of the new methods of government to close your lands, mining claims and recreational areas is to establish them as “wild and scenic”. We are seeing this all over the west right now from Idaho to California. This one, near our friends at Roaring Camp, needs to be opposed. If you do not respond […]

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About the swamp and companies closing your lands…

When we post calls to action and request you to comment to BLM, USFS or whoever needs to hear your voice on an issue is the single most frustrating thing we here at AMRA experience. Making your voice heard is not just crucial, it is paramount in stopping the swamp from taking your lands away […]

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