Year: 2017

EPA thinks laws don’t apply to them

We’ve long held that the EPA is the most dangerous regulatory agency within government. They are attempting to be Congress by unilaterally rewriting the definitions of our laws so they can escape scrutiny by the very public who they are supposed to represent and answer to. Thankfully, we have groups like Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) […]

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This news is huge. Trump Administration instructs BLM to reverse mining closures

Many do not know this, but recently we have received a letter from Mr. Trump, yes, a personal letter in response to our weekly letters we have sent on your behalf outlining the troubles small miners have faced in America. We are communicating with Ryan Zinke’s office (DOI), will be communicating with Scott Pruitt’s office […]

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September newsletter from our good friends at Western Mining Alliance (WMA)

Here is the latest newsletter from our good buddies at WMA:   http://www.theminingalliance.com/newsletters/2017/September2017.pdf WMA September Newsletter

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California lawmaker wants to ban gas car sales after 2040

Sometimes, like this story, all we can do is shake our head at the Totalitarians in Sacramento. When the Legislature returns in January, Assemblyman Phil Ting plans to introduce a bill that would ban the sale of new cars fueled by internal-combustion engines after 2040. The San Francisco Democrat said it’s essential to get California […]

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BLM is denying access of thousands of miners from driving to their claims

Update on the BLM putting up no “vehicles allowed” signs on the access routes to mining claims in the desert”   I spoke with the BLM again today and provided them with several very important court cases which show they cannot lock and block mining claim owners from their claims and cause an “undue burden” […]

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So now environmental groups are suing over the rights of a river?

DGR is committed to stopping “industrial civilization from burning fossil fuels.” The organization wants society to revert to a “sustainable” culture without the modern form of civilization fueled by limited resources. We can’t even make this stuff up in our wildest imagination. For the complete article, click

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We are loaded and heading to the AMRA hosted Gold and Great Outdoor Show/Dinner

Well……we have our trailers loaded and are heading to Auburn CA to start setting up for our Gold and Great Outdoor Show Saturday and Sunday at the Gold Country Fairgrounds! We have two full buildings of vendors, food trucks, panning for gold (you get to keep the gold!). We have lectures scheduled for each day […]

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Mining Claim owners, prepare to be gouged

California claim owners: Expect a very, very sharp increase in filing costs next year. Strictly along party lines, the Democrats have passed SB2 which will add $75.00 to $250.00 for each recorded item next year. California has taxed us so much, it is now unbearable in this state. And they wonder why small and large […]

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A note about USFS from our friend Kerby Jackson in Oregon

Found out a little something while asking around town for help with fire donations… Home Depot gives out $1000 grants to people and charities to help in times of disaster.. it’s actually store credit and each store has a limited number to give out. The bend, Oregon store gave their’s out to none other than […]

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California poised to become a sanctuary state

SAN FRANCISCO—California legislators are expected to vote this week on a “sanctuary state” bill aimed at impeding the Trump administration’s efforts to deport illegal immigrants, after lawmakers reached a deal on the proposal.   For the full article, click HERE

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