Currahee Posted December 9, 2024 Share Posted December 9, 2024 I just claimed an old mine that I found had expired. I can't find any history on it other than asking around the small town. One guy remembers going in it as a child and said it goes way back. Apparently an old timer owned and worked it by himself for decades. It appears he died the year before last and the family let it expire. The adit looks like it's in great condition. Lots of newer pressure treated 8x8s, tracked, and two ore carts. An old air line that is unusable. It did have a collapse 25-50' in that looks like I can clear fairly easily in the Spring after I retimber a spot or two. A spot like this around here is hard to come by even if it doesn't turn out good. I can't believe I was able to grab it. So far I found a few colors sampling off the wall before the collapse, but nothing near worth running. I know the only way I'll know is to sample and assay. But considering the amount of work and money he put into it, what do you think the chances are it'll turn out to be a workable vein with decent grade ore? 4 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedrocker Posted December 9, 2024 Share Posted December 9, 2024 3 hours ago, Currahee said: I just claimed an old mine that I found had expired. I can't find any history on it other than asking around the small town. One guy remembers going in it as a child and said it goes way back. Apparently an old timer owned and worked it by himself for decades. It appears he died the year before last and the family let it expire. The adit looks like it's in great condition. Lots of newer pressure treated 8x8s, tracked, and two ore carts. An old air line that is unusable. It did have a collapse 25-50' in that looks like I can clear fairly easily in the Spring after I retimber a spot or two. A spot like this around here is hard to come by even if it doesn't turn out good. I can't believe I was able to grab it. So far I found a few colors sampling off the wall before the collapse, but nothing near worth running. I know the only way I'll know is to sample and assay. But considering the amount of work and money he put into it, what do you think the chances are it'll turn out to be a workable vein with decent grade ore? That's anybody's guess at this point. It's gonna be interesting to see what you come up with! Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/#findComment-285982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee Posted December 9, 2024 Author Share Posted December 9, 2024 31 minutes ago, Bedrocker said: That's anybody's guess at this point. It's gonna be interesting to see what you come up with! That's kinda what I figured, but thought I might as well get some opinions. With the insane cost of pressure treated 8x8's, I can't imagine he did that for nothing. But for all I know he get it all before dying. They do look fairly new though. By my calculation just timbering to the collapse near the portal would cost over $3,000! 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/#findComment-285985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Detector Posted December 10, 2024 Share Posted December 10, 2024 I'd be excited about it. You better keep us updated. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/#findComment-285988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert56 Posted December 24, 2024 Share Posted December 24, 2024 Keep us updated and stay safe inside there. I'd make sure to get the airline repaired and working, along with getting a pet canary or two to take in there with you. When you get a chance send some pictures of the place. Be interesting to know why the family let it expire. 🙂 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/#findComment-287081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMiner Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 12/9/2024 at 6:49 PM, Currahee said: That's kinda what I figured, but thought I might as well get some opinions. With the insane cost of pressure treated 8x8's, I can't imagine he did that for nothing. But for all I know he get it all before dying. They do look fairly new though. By my calculation just timbering to the collapse near the portal would cost over $3,000! I'd be up for investing depending on several things. What state is it in & what mining district. More research needs to be done on the history end. Current samples & estimates to capital needed to get it operational. I would need input on all financial decisions. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/#findComment-287833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/#findComment-287838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 On 1/3/2025 at 11:05 AM, Steve Herschbach said: What? Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/#findComment-287977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 On 1/3/2025 at 10:41 AM, GhostMiner said: I'd be up for investing depending on several things. What state is it in & what mining district. More research needs to be done on the history end. Current samples & estimates to capital needed to get it operational. I would need input on all financial decisions. . 2 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27192-claimed-an-old-mine/#findComment-287980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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