Oregon is currently under attack like California has been for a number of years. Senate Bill SB838B would effectively destroy all mining in Oregon. They plan to impose a moratorium like CA and unless we act now, it will pass. I URGE you to call your House Representative and let them know how you feel […]
Yet another unlawful move by the opposition in Sacramento to ban nearly every type of mining for their agenda. Emergency Rulemaking Approved for Suction Dredge Mining June 28, 2013 by ahughan The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) today approved an emergency rulemaking to amend an existing regulation defining suction dredge mining. The California Department of […]
June 29, 2013 in Letters, Opinion Mining highly scrutinized Print Email I have a recreational mining claim on a tributary that eventually feeds into the North Fork of the Clearwater River. The idiot that posted those signs should be prosecuted, but don’t label all miners into that category. Orofino, Orogrande and Moose creeks all feed the Clearwater, […]
Mining Moratorium Bill Would Kill Oregon’s Gold Mining Industry Critics say it offers little environmental protection June 24, 2013 by Benjamin Nanke The future of mining in Oregon is at risk with the introduction of Senate Bill 838, which would declare a four year moratorium on suction dredge mining in Oregon’s riverbeds. The purpose of […]
This is an update to what AMRA is currently working on. Our nearly two year process of getting this business up and running is now coming to fruition. We are actively forming alliances with other organizations, groups, associations and gold clubs. We are all fighting for the same thing, and that is to keep […]
Water Board study is good news for the Sierras levels of mercury in rivers “The most comprehensive study yet of California sport fish indicates they are safe to eat throughout the Sierras.” This information reverses years of environmental group claims we need to spend millions to clean up the rivers. In many of the measurements […]
Judge nixes North Fork plan Ruling means no dredge mining allowed in Clearwater River tributary Previous Next Judge nixes North Fork plan Kathy Rodriguez Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:00 am | Updated: 12:09 am, Tue Jun 18, 2013. Judge nixes North Fork plan By ERIC BARKER of the Tribune […]
Sheriff John D’Agostini is taking the unusual step of pulling the police powers from the federal agency because he says he has received “numerous complaints.” “I take the service that we provide to the citizens of El Dorado County and the visitors to El Dorado County very seriously, and the style and manner of service […]
It is important we all know who opposes mining of any kind. Most, like this particular article from “The Sierra Fund” does not base any of their writings on facts, but rather their opinion. The fact that they are working with, and have the ear of our lawmakers and Government agencies is no secret. We must become […]
Western Mining Alliance, (one of the good guys) drafted this letter in response to DFG ignoring their requests to be a part of talks on new regulations. We are witnessing the complete disregard for the rule of law by DFG and their agenda to deny us any input, or access to our public lands, claims […]