gold prospecting

A very interesting theory on gold behaving like chewing gum

We’re not sure we agree with this geological theory, but it does make one wonder.   How do gold nuggets form

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AMRA

We are happy to announce our June 2nd dinner in Chino California.  It will be held at the Planes of Fame and is going to be a blast like the previous 3 dinners we’ve had.  Tickets go on sale today and can be purchased on the AMRA website by clicking on the 2018 4th Annual […]

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AMRA is now producing an educational series of videos

AMRA is now releasing its educational videos. Our goal is to teach everyone what their rights are as they pertain to public lands and also mining claims.   In this video we address if the USFS (Forest Service) can cut the trees down on your mining claim and also what to do if someone claim […]

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Our new educational series of videos. Can the USFS cut trees on your claim and what to do about claim jumpers

We apologize for the release and subsequent problems with our new educational series video. Here it is…..   This one addresses questions like “can the USFS cut trees down on my claim. And also addresses claim jumping and what to do.  

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Oregon is officially out of control

I grew up in Oregon and loved that state. Over the past few decades, the state has changed politically and quite dramatically.   They have effectively, like California, banned or are attempting to ban most methods of small mining in the state. Now they are requiring permits for pollution when dredges actually remove pollutants from […]

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Another example of government using a suction dredge to help the environment

We stumbled across this article posted on another Facebook forum this morning on suction dredging.   This little Proline dredge, which has been demonized by environmentalists, the EPA and USFS is being used to create a clean riparian waterway and remove noxious weeds in Idaho.   All across America, Federal, State and local agencies are […]

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The plight of the California miner

In this article by Brad Jones, he outlines just what happened in California on the suction dredge fight.  Great read. http://freerangereport.com/index.php/2018/01/11/supreme-court-deals-a-blow-to-california-mining-rights/ Or for the complete article, click

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AMRA USFS lawsuit

  3 years ago this January, two retired Veterans, one with his wife were panning and crevicing on their AMRA claim near Coulterville. It was a cold day, but sunny and they were each finding some good color enjoying a day out from the bustle of the valley. Two USFS law enforcement officers (LEO’s) came […]

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The wealth-destroying insanity of modern environmentalism

We at AMRA try and provide you with factual stories, articles and examples of the real world. Real life problems with what environmental groups and our government does to affect public lands use and educate you how they do it.   This article, while a bit long is a stunning example of how an environmental […]

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