Lease / JV Opportunity · Baker County, OR
Balm Creek Gold & Copper Project — Mother Lode (Balm Creek/Poorman/Gilkenson)
Past-producing Au–Cu lode camp with ~15,000 ft historic UG workings and 1930s flotation plant footprint. Reclaimed surface dumps/stockpiles enable NOI-level reprocessing now, with deeper underground upside.
Operator slots are limited each quarter. First-come evaluation windows.
Overview
- Consolidated historic camp: Mother Lode (Balm Creek, Poorman, Gilkenson) in the Eagle Creek District.
- Reclaimed surface dumps present near-term NOI work: stage → crush/screen → load/haul to toll mill.
- Underground potential after dewatering/rehab along WNW-trending Au–Cu shoots.
- Road-served site ~20 miles NE of Baker City with historic foundations and load-out areas.
Highlights
- Commodity suite: Au–Cu–Ag (Pb-Zn credits reported historically).
- Historic production with concentrate shipments to Tacoma smelter.
- Measured surface material estimated ~781k tons across Balm/Poorman/Gilkenson dumps.
- District recognition (“Mother Lode”) supports JV capital & offtake marketing.
Supporting documents and data room access available under NDA.
Geology & Targeting
- Deposit style: Shear-hosted Au–Cu within Clover Creek greenstone & keratophyre; quartz–pyrite–chalcopyrite assemblages.
- Multiple access points across prior levels; irregular ore shoots along WNW structures.
- Present-day focus: dump/stockpile reprocessing within NOI scope; UG program later.
Lease / JV Snapshot
Scope
NOI-level surface work (stage, crush/screen, load/haul). Closed-loop water for test work as needed.
Operator
Bond to restore to current condition; insurance; compliance; haul/toll contracts; QA/QC program.
Commercial
Access/option fee + defined Year-1 work program; profit-share/royalty with performance triggers.
Next steps: NDA → data room → site visit → grid assays & drone vols → bulk sample/toll trial.
FAQs
Where is Balm Creek located?
Eagle Creek (Keating) mining district, ~20 miles NE of Baker City, OR. Year-round road access.
What’s the historic scale?
Two main shafts (~700’ & ~420’), three adits, ~15,000 ft underground, 1930s flotation plant.
Why NOI first?
Reclaimed dumps/stockpiles enable rapid grade verification and toll trials without Plan-of-Ops timelines.
Why Silverbound
- Verified filings • District & access intelligence • Transparent pricing
- Listings we’d work ourselves — no “paper only” claims
- Assays, maps, & documents curated for serious operators
Related Resources
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