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THE GOLDEN KEYS, ARIZONA COPPER-GOLD PROJECT
The Golden Keys project is an advanced copper-gold exploration project in Central Arizona, USA, wholly owned by Golden Keys Exploration LLC. Conquest Mining LLC is the managing member.
Our geophysical and surface geochemical programs have identified a buried intrusive which is 1 mile in diameter and capable of hosting a world class copper porphyry deposit. The next step is to drill and test the targets with a 10,000 foot core drilling program estimated to cost $2 million.
There are also several interesting gold targets and former producing gold mines (the Golden Keys Mine) that could also be leased or acquired.
Our objective is to advance the project with an earn-in joint venture partner or to find a qualified buyer.
The Property:
The Golden Keys Project consists of 289 unpatented mining claims on BLM land covering 5,849 acres in Mohave County, Arizona. It is located 110 miles northwest of Phoenix off US Highway 93 (50 miles northwest of Wickenburg and 80 miles southeast of Kingman). The project area can be accessed from the highway by dirt roads which have been dressed by the local rancher.
The project is located 5 miles southwest of Freeport McMoRan’s Bagdad Copper mine. Within the Golden Keys claim block are several historical gold mines, the largest being the Golden Key mine which has three levels that are accessible by two adits and a shaft.
Golden Keys is 100% owned by Golden Keys Exploration LLC. There are no royalties or other encumberments.
The Target:
The main target at Golden Keys is a 1-mile diameter buried intrusive capable of hosting a world-class copper porphyry deposit.
- Deep Mag High Interpreted as Buried Intrusive
- Chargeability Anomalies on Flanks of Intrusive
- Copper and Gold Soil Anomaly over the Intrusive
- Proximal Gold, Silver, Lead, and Copper Veins
- Target Geometry Consistent with Copper Porphyry Model
Technical Reports and Data:
- Three independent geological technical reports written by Mark Osterberg, Phd. and Thomas Bidgood, Phd. from Mine Mappers LLC. (January 2018, September 2018, and January 2020)
- Exploration review, geological map, and mapping report by CSA Global, a well-known international geological consulting firm (May 2019).
- Microscopic gold characterization report by Rodney Johnson, Phd. (January 2020)
- Ground Magnetic Survey Interpretation Report by SJ Geophysics of Vancouver, BC (November 2018)
- Results from 3D Induced Polarization Survey (3DIP) that includes a technical report and 3D model from SJ Geophysics (May 2019)
- Assay certificates from ALS Minerals and SGS for soils, rocks chip sampling, and drill programs.
- Online Data Room Available to Review with Signed Confidentiality Agreement
Project Highlights:
- High probability geophysical target for large copper-porphyry deposit
- Proximity to Bagdad Copper Mine and Mill
- BLM Land with Active Drill Permit and Bond
- Large land position with expansion ability
- Gold mining potential and historical mines
- Good access with year-round mining and exploration
- Low holding costs, no royalties
- The Fraser Institute has ranked Arizona 5th in the world for investment attractiveness
- Favorable permitting environment.
Buying a claim: common questions
Why Buy a Claim?
Buying a claim is a great way to get started in mining and prospecting. Buying a claim that is professionally staked reduces your upfront work and the risk of making a mistake on your paperwork or in the field. Our claims are in areas with historical mining activity and most have numerous pits, shafts, and adits to explore. Finding these claims takes lots of research that is already done for you. The best place to find gold is where people have already found it!
Why Us?
I have been working in mineral exploration in the southwestern United States and Alaska for 20 years. I have co-founded four junior mining companies and managed numerous drilling and exploration projects. I have worked with large and small mining companies and know what types of projects they are looking for that can be advanced by small prospectors.
I have also worked on small hardrock production projects. I usually try to find claims that have known high grade veins that can be produced and that also have some exploration upside. We stand by our claims and fix any problems that come up. We can also help you with your annual filings. All our claims have a BLM serial number and can be found on the U.S. BLM MLRS website database. We hire the same professional claim staking companies that the large mining companies hire and all the claims have professionally drafted and accurate maps. We also have current assays from ALS Minerals on most of our claims.
How is ownership of the claim transferred?
Ownership of mining claims is transferred with a Quit Claim Deed which we prepare. We pay all claim transfer fees and file the claim transfer paperwork with the BLM and the county. The BLM takes about 2-3 weeks to process the claim transfer (Quit Claim) and register the claim in your name. The County Recorder usually takes 1-2 weeks to return the recorded Quit Claim Deed. Once the transfer is complete we will send you all the original documents including the file stamped Quit Claim Deed, the original location notices and claim maps.
How much are the annual claim fees?
The BLM charges a $200 per claim annual maintenance fee (placer claims: $200 for each 20 acres) which is due on September 1st each year. The BLM fees can be paid online through their claim management portal. The county where the claim is located also requires a Notice of Intent to Hold to be filed along with a small recording fee.
If you own less than 10 mining claims you can qualify for a waiver of the annual maintenance fee by filing a Small Miner's Waiver. However, the Small Miner's Waiver requires that you perform $100 in labor or improvements on the claim each year.
Can international buyers purchase a claim?
International buyers must either have dual US citizenship and a US address or have a US entity or company to own the claim.
