Year: 2016

Update on Brandon Rinehart CA Supreme Court case

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 […]

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Federal judge dismisses challenge to Wyoming trespassing law

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 […]

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Update on the SF Clearwater in Idaho

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 […]

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WMA/AMRA outing and swap meet on the NF Yuba!

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 […]

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An outstanding read

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

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Yet another issue with the Forest Service

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 […]

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AMRA Outing in 3 days!

We loaded up the AMRA trailer tonight with more prizes than we have ever taken to an outing period. We are giving away a GOLD CLAIM Saturday and Sunday! This is going to be really cool the way we are giving these away. Jere and I built tonight a “duck chucker”. Now, before all the […]

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What happened to the United States Forest Service?

What has happened to the United States Forest Service? By: Mr. Shannon Poe President, AMRA, American Mining Rights Association I remember growing up watching TV and the commercials showing a happy Smokey the Bear reminding me that only I cannot prevent forest fires.  He was there to help remind us it is our lands and […]

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AMRA Outing July 4th weekend!!!

3 day July 4th weekend outing reminder. Saturday, July 2 – Monday, July 4. All are welcome. Raffles will be held on Saturday and Sunday only. Who’s hungry? AMRA will be serving a free spaghetti dinner with garlic bread and soda’s on Saturday night. The outing is open to the public at no charge. Come […]

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