Owners of Sugar Pine Mine called in armed guards to protect their claim . Gold miners have appealed a federal stop-work order , Oregon officials said . Tensions remain high with supporters complaining of federal overreach . Armed guards from conservative Oath Keepers network among protesters . Officials claim they found equipment on site indicating operations inconsistent with standard mine development requirements .
Owners of Sugar Pine Mine called in armed guards to protect their claim . Gold miners have appealed a federal stop-work order , U.S. officials said . Tensions remain high with supporters complaining of federal overreach . Armed guards from conservative Oath Keepers network among protesters . Officials claim they found equipment on site indicating operations inconsistent with standard mine development requirements .