We have some truly inspiring and fantastic news today. Please share this post as to how the small mining community came together and caught some thieves. As many of you may recall, we had one of our lifetime members up in the Seattle area have his entire cargo trailer stolen with over $10,000 in […]
In a recent move by Interior Secretary Sally Jewell (former CEO of REI), she outlined yet another move by the government to make even more lands highly restricted from use. They tout how “environmentally friendly” they are. But left trash, torn up meadows and weren’t very friendly to this place. Oh the hypocrisy… Copy and […]
AMRA has long held the belief and has pushed a continued message that unity among the public land use groups is the key to combating the rapidly eroding of our right to use public lands. Last year, Robert Guardiola, President of Delta Gold Diggers (GPAA chapter in Stockton) partnered with AMRA and we held the […]
From James Buchal: Some of you have asked about the significance of the California Supreme Court’s Order of July 15, 2016 (copy attached), which addresses the requests for judicial notice by the parties (also attached). As you may recall, the trial court had not permitted evidence, the State then attempted to present its own evidence […]
Federal judge dismisses challenge to Wyoming trespassing law CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from groups that challenged Wyoming laws prohibiting trespassing on private lands to collect data. Groups including the Western Watersheds Project, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the National Press Photographers Association sued Wyoming last year. The […]
We have just received confirmation from the Nez Perce NF that Supervisor Probert signed the proposal to limit the number of dredges on the SF Clearwater to just 15 total dredges. Now, you can only dredge where they say you can. You have to put up a bond. You have to move your rocks back […]
WMA and AMRA are hosting the premier outdoor swap meet and outing of the year in California. September 24th and 25th at the Indian Valley Outpost on the North Fork Yuba River. Camping is available (see flyer). Please share this and lets all come together. Have equipment you’d like to swap or sell? I know […]
We have long held the opinion that the guys at Western Mining Alliance are some of the best writers and researchers in the industry. This is their new newsletter and we strongly encourage everyone to share this and read it. Well done WMA……….. To read the newsletter, click HERE
Many of you may remember there were two miners (AMRA members) who were cited for driving 80 feet off the pavement road on one of our claims. They were cited for driving in a closed area, even though nothing was marked and it was a two-track. They were hauling two barrels of water to their […]