News & Events

Montana miner needs our help

Well over two years ago, we were contacted by the man in this article, Phil Nappo, a miner over in Montana. Phil’s story is one we hear frequently, the USFS is completely operating as a rogue agency, closing roads, suing miners and ignoring laws. Harassing, intimidating, accusing and threatening. Phil could desperately use all of […]

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AMRA makes the front page at Fox News

AMRA was contacted today about the state of suction dredging in Oregon.  This is an important debate folks, the opposition to mining continually spews out propaganda on suction dredging and your voice needs to be heard.  We will continue to represent the small mining community with the truth, the science and the facts. For the […]

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Reserve your seat at the table for our dinner/giveaway!

AMRA is pleased to announce two additional claims. ‘Shining Dawn’ on the SF of the Clearwater in Idaho downstream from Forgotten Patriot, and ‘Snoop’s Gold’ a few miles west of Randsburg, CA. Both are excellent claims, with great ground in historically rich areas. Details are available for all members on the claims page on the […]

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Petition to stop public land grabs

Our government is at it again.  They are trying to make a huge land grab and make it essentially off limits to most outdoor activities, including mining.   Please sign this petition: Click here:  National Monument Petition

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California now attacking fishermen

About Us Issues Government Watchdog News Home CA Taking Steps to Ban Common Fishing Gear ACTION ALERT: Public comment period closes October 23, 2015.  Click HERE to Sign the Petition! The State of California has proposed new regulations that could BAN the manufacturing, distribution and sale of popular fishing gear for one of California’s most […]

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Oregon Sheriff stands up to USFS

Grant County sheriff demands coordination with Forest Service Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print More Sharing Services 13 George PlavenEast Oregonian Published: October 9, 2015 12:01AM Last changed: October 9, 2015 10:24PM Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer   Unhappy with the U.S. Forest Service after a summer of devastating […]

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Small Miners and the fight for freedom

Small mining and the fight for freedom By: Mr. Shannon Poe President, AMRA, American Mining Rights Association Road closures, thousands of gates, Tasers being pulled on small miners, restrictions on using shovels to dig for gold, permits being required to drive to your claim, Senators being bought by Environmental groups and passing bills to stop […]

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Volunteers needed for December dinner

We are looking for 10 volunteers to help with our December dinner and giveaway on December 12th in Oakdale CA.  Duties will include assisting in the set up, tear down and checking in people as they arrive.  AMRA will provide each volunteer with a seat at the dinner/giveaway. We will need you available from 2pm […]

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Secretary of the Interior Jewell, wants to make 10 million acres off limits to mining

In yet another stunning move by the current Administration, BLM is planning on and proposing closing 10 million acres to mining claims and mining even though the sage grouse did not get listed as endangered.   For the article, click HERE

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Yet another USFS LEO gone rogue

Commander Wears Captain Briot United States Forest Service Recently, we were made aware of yet another incident by a USFS LEO operating outside the boundaries of their capacity within the USFS. The incident involves LEO Merrill, and as can be seen here, she is either embarrassed that she is being filmed, or she is attempting […]

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