EASTERN OREGON
MINING ASSOCIATION
FEBRUARY 2026
VOLUME 437
President……………………………………..Ken Alexander…….alxk@ortelco.net ……541-446-3413
Vice-President……………………………..Dan Johnson……………………………………..1-503-510-3281
Director of Governmental Affairs……… Terry Drever Gee……………………… 541-523-6228
Editor…………………………….. Jan Alexander………. alx@ortelco.net….541-446-3413
Mineral Policy Director……………….Jan Alexander………. alx@ortelco.net….541-446-3413
EOMA MEMBERSHIPS AND BOND PAYMENTS FOR 2026
WERE DUE IN JANUARY
If your mailing label doesn’t indicate 1/1/27 your dues are not paid up. You can send your payment to: EOMA, PO Box 932, Baker City, OR 97814. Or you can pay at the meeting. You can also sign up and pay with a credit card on our website: EOMA.US
Please let us know if we have made an error in our bookkeeping. Thank you for your support.
FEBRUARY 6th, 2026 MONTHLY MEETING AT ELK CREEK ENTERPRISES
The EOMA monthly meeting is at the Elk Creek Enterprises building located at 890 Elm Street in Baker City. The Executive Board Meeting starts at 6:00 PM and the General Meeting follows at 6:30 PM. February is the month we send out ballots for the March election. You need to be a paid up member for your vote to count. As usual, someone will be winning a 1 oz. silver medallion at the end of the meeting. An ounce of raw silver was worth $113+ a couple of days ago.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE-EOMA ELECTIONS 2026
Included in this newsletter is an elections ballot.
All of the current Executive Board Members have agreed to serve for another year, if elected.
Seven members have agreed to serve as Directors for the next two-year term; Craig Monpas, Tork Ballard, Keith Magnuson, Jacob Rhinehart, Jim Haney, Stacy Nagy, and Barry Dean.
Please fill out your ballot, and return it to EOMA P.O. Box 932. Baker City, OR 97814 before the March 6th meeting if you are unable to vote in person at the March 6th meeting. Vote for the Board Members and Directors of your choice. Write in votes will also be counted.
The outcome of the March vote will be in the April Newsletter.
LAWS THAT SHOULD AFFECT THE FOREST SERVICE MINING PROGRAM-Jan Alexander
Since 1970, Congress has consistently and repeatedly recognized that minerals and mining are
essential to all facets of our economy, society, and national defense. The U.S. Mining Law, as
amended (30 U.S.C. 21a et seq.) (“Mining Law”), the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
(30 U.S.C. Section 21(a)) (“MMPA”), the National Materials and Minerals Research Policy Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. Sections 1601-1605) (“MMPRDA”), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (30 U.S.C. Sections 1607, et seq.) (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) (“IIJA”); and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) (“IRA”) all direct the Executive Branch agencies to respond to the Nation’s need for domestic minerals (see e.g., 30 U.S.C.).
According to Keifer Nace, Wallowa Whitman National Forest geologist, “the program of work for fiscal year 2025 included Muffin, Norway, and Flat Dog. Laura Perrigan’s plan and Pine Tree will be included in the proposals for fiscal year 2026 program of work, since 2025 program of work is already established”. Keifer said that if a project is on the program of work, it means that it is on the schedule to be reviewed/analyzed for NEPA, SHPO, and/or ESA consultation compliance with the goal of it being approved post analysis and bond receipt.
Three mining projects, was all the Forest Service scheduled for 2025, an amendment to the Muffin (tiers to the Granite EIS so all analysis done), fixing a road and taking samples on the Norway, and approval of the Flat Dog Plan of Operation, which is adjacent to our Gimlet Plan and should tier to the North Fork Burnt River Mining Projects EIS. What we found out is that because there is no archaeologist on staff, and because the cultural survey done previously was “too old”, Flat Dog will not get approved for work this summer. I suggested that the Forest Service hire a consultant archaeologist since the position hasn’t been filled and they must have a lot of money in that account. No one replied to my suggestion.
But the claim owners went one step further. They stopped by the Prairie City Ranger District Office and asked the ranger if he had an archaeologist on staff and would he be willing to share. The Ranger said they would share their archaeologist, but the request would have to come from the Baker District Ranger. I contacted Jeremy Aujero, told him what the claim owners had found out, and requested he make the call. With no snow this winter, there is still time for a survey of this small site.
Two out of three mining proposals may get approved for 2026. Yet the backlog of Plans of operation submitted to the Forest Service includes many Plans of Operation that were submitted 10-20 years ago, including Big Indian, Standard, South Trail Creek. If the Forest Service wanted to obey the law, they would take their minerals program seriously.
LOWLEVEL HELICOPTER FLIGHTS TO SURVEY PORTIONS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS- Communications and Publishing
Low-level helicopter flights began in early October over portions of the Blue Mountains and adjacent areas in northeastern Oregon and western Idaho to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. Surveying is expected to continue until snowfall hinders data quality, and resume next Spring and Summer.
The flights are part of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, a national effort to modernize mapping of critical minerals and the nation’s geology. Earth MRI is a partnership with Oregon’s Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and other state geological surveys, as well as industry and universities.
“Partnership with state surveys helps accomplish national goals like mapping the critical minerals the U.S. needs. Investigators at Oregon’s Department of Geology and Mineral Industries are helping with the work of the nation — and adding to state knowledge crucial to water resources, hazards and the resource economy,” said Jamey Jones, science coordinator for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resources Initiative.
“DOGAMI is excited to partner with the USGS on an airborne geophysical survey of this magnitude and importance. The data returned will significantly enhance ongoing and planned geologic studies in the region. DOGAMI is already on the ground performing geological mapping, with much more planned,” said Oregon State Geologist Ruarri Day-Stirrat, Director of DOGAMI.
Potential mineral commodities in the region include antimony, chromium, cobalt, gallium, nickel, tungsten, and zinc, all of which are on the List of Critical Minerals maintained by the USGS as essential for the U.S. economy and national security. One industrial use of cobalt is for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries used in computers, power tools and vehicles. There is also additional potential for copper, silver and gold in the survey area. In addition, this survey will improve understanding of geothermal and water resources and seismic hazards of the region.
The USGS has contracted with the Merrick-Surdex JV and New-Sense Geophysics to collect the airborne data. Their helicopter aircraft will be equipped with an elongated “stinger” that houses sensors collecting data and extends in front of the main cabin. These scientific instruments are completely passive with no emissions that pose a risk to humans, animals, or plant life. No photography or video data will be collected. The aircraft will be flown by experienced pilots who are specially trained and approved for low-level flying. These pilots work with the FAA to ensure flights are safe and in accordance with U.S. law. The surveys will be conducted during daylight hours only.
COLORADO COMPANY WANTS TO REOPEN HISTORIC GOLD MINES NEAR SUMPTER- Jayson Jacoby | Baker City Herald
A Colorado company wants to reopen four historic gold mines in Baker County, all in the Bourne area about 7 miles north of Sumpter. The proposal, near Bourne, involves mines that tapped Oregon’s largest gold vein more than a century ago. Sumpter Development LLC, based in Castle Rock, Colorado, has filed a pre-application for the Sumpter Gold Project with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
The proposed project, which would include 1,575 acres of private land comprising 84 patented lode, placer and mill site claims, would be one of the larger gold-mining operations in Baker County in more than a century. The permitting process through the state geology agency could potentially take more than five years, according to a proposed timeline. The proposal coincides with record-high gold prices. The metal, which topped $2,000 per ounce for the first time in August 2020 during the pandemic, has risen considerably over the past year and a half, topping $4,300 per ounce earlier this fall.
The Sumpter Gold Project is centered on the North Pole-Columbia Lode, which extends for more than 5 miles on both the east and west sides of Cracker Creek near Bourne, about 7 miles north of Sumpter. Mark Ferns of Baker City, who retired in 2011 after a 32-year career as a geologist with DOGAMI, wrote in his recent book, “The Search for Gold in Oregon,” that the North Pole-Columbia Lode “is by far the largest single vein in Oregon. It is an impressive and truly imposing vein.” Some records refer to the North Pole-Columbia as the “Mother Lode of the Blues.” The lode, which was intersected by several mines, produced more than 400,000 ounces of gold, Ferns wrote, with the most productive period being 1898 to 1905. Those mines played a major role in the growth of Bourne, the town along Cracker Creek originally known as Cracker City and changed to Bourne in honor of Jonathan Bourne, a lawyer from Massachusetts who owned mines in the area and was later a U.S. Senator for Oregon.
According to Miles F. Potter in his book, “Oregon’s Golden Years,” published in 1976, mines along the North Pole-Columbia Lode produced “more than a quarter of the total of $17,000,000 for Oregon’s gold output in the years 1896 to 1900.” The Sumpter Gold Project proposes to reopen and extract ore from four mines sunk to access the North Pole-Columbia Lode — the North Pole, Excelsior, Eureka (the two sometimes known together as the E&E) and the Columbia. In addition to reopening the mines, the proposal calls for building a mill to process the ore. The mill would be built at the site of the Columbia Mine mill near the Fruit Creek Road. The mill would crush and grind ore and process it at the site. “No cyanide will be used during the gravity processing, onsite,” according to the pre-application.
The properties are owned by the Cracker Creek Gold Corporation, which is based in Valencia, California, according to Baker County Assessor’s Office records.
HISTORY OF THE NORTH-POLE COLUMBIA LODES-Mark Ferns
Mark Ferns said in an interview on Monday, Dec. 8, that the North Pole-Columbia Lode has the most potential for profitable gold mining of any patented property in Baker County. “There’s a significant resource up there,” he said. “With the value of gold what it is, this is an opportune time.” According to a report dated June 30, 1930, written by William W. Elmer, a consulting mining engineer who worked in the Sumpter area from 1903-7, and part of DOGAMI’s historical mining records database, the Columbia Mine operated from 1897-1914. The Excelsior and Eureka were discovered in 1873 and were in production from 1894-98, from 1903-6, and from 1919-22. The North Pole Mine operated from 1894 to 1908, when it closed “abruptly because of lack of funds for deeper development,” Elmer wrote. Elmer wrote in 1930 that “there is no question that there are large ore bodies along the lode as yet unworked and unknown.”
“What these bodies aggregate is unknown to the writer or to anyone else, but past history, the remarkable length of the ore shoot and geologic conditions permit the assertion that they are extensive, and that the expenditure of funds to permit exploration for new and exploitation of known ore, is entirely justified.” Later, DOGAMI records state that in 1959 there was work on the mill at the E&E and at the North Pole Mine, with more work at the North Pole in 1973. Ferns said that in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when gold prices peaked above $600 per ounce, there was considerable exploration along the North Pole-Columbia Lode, but no major production of gold-bearing ore.
MINE SAFETY TRAINING MARCH 31-APRIL 3 and SECOND ANNUAL REFRESHER APRIL 29-Trent Hahn
Tuesday March 31st will be annual refresher training plus the start of new miner training.
Surface new miner will be March 31, April 1 & 2. Miners will be there for 3 days.
Underground will finish up on Friday April 3. So, miners will be there for 4 days.
If miners have surface already, then they will need to attend on Tuesday March 31 for their annual refresher and Friday April 3 to finish their underground new miner.
Annual refresher is $60
New miner training is $250
New miner with underground is $300
Annual refresher with underground (Tuesday and Friday) is $120
If you wish to sign up for a class, Call Jan Alexander at 541 446 3413.
April 29th is the day Trent will be in Baker for the second annual refresher
EOMA ADVERTISING AND SALE LISTINGS
WANTED-GOLD
Gold Specimens and Gold nuggets, mostly from Oregon mines. Fair prices paid. Also selling Gold nugget jewelry, specimens, nuggets and more. For an interesting and informative experience explore www.northernnevadagold.com . Call Robert 775-455-6470
MINING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
STILL AVAILABLE- 3” flat hose, sluice, Honda pump, scraper, clean-up table, road runner screen, screen, diesel tank and pump, two slurry pumps, clean-up room equipment, and additional flat hose. I can send pictures and can provide details on this equipment. I am willing to discuss offers. Call Bill at 503-781-4393. E-mail me at dei@teleport.com.
EASTERN OREGON PLACER MINING CLAIMS WITH ESTABLISHED RESERVES
FOR SALE – Two 20-acre placer BLM mining claims in Baker County, Oregon. Located in an established placer gold district. Established reserves at a very conservative 75,000 cubic yards at a grade of 0.58 grams (0.0186 ounces per ton). Reserves can likely be increased by additional testing. Claims include a current Notice of Intent for sampling and bulk sampling. Excellent year-round access from maintained county road adjacent to the property. Normal operating season is April to October and often longer. Perennial stream Clarks Creek flows through the Lone Pine Claim. Mining geologist report is available. $300,000, or trade for private property. Will consider terms. Send inquiries to mjawine@comcast.net
MINING CLAIMS FOR SALE
STILL AVAILABLE-I still have an association placer claim 40-acres in size, Gold Midas Association, and a 20-acre placer claim, Gold Midas 2. These are on Wilson Creek near the confluence with Elk Creek. I have moved out of the area and thus, need to sell these claims. They are up to date with BLM. Jan Alexander has some maps and information that I sent her on the claims alx@ortelco.net. For a price, please e-mail me at Rob Browning, robbrowning70@gmail.com.
ACTION MINING SERVICES, INC.
AMS is selling assay supplies, screens, chemicals and labware! Call for a quote and mention this ad for 10% off! Assay supplies, concentrators, impact mills, technical books (for the beginner to the advanced mill man), & more! Call for our free catalog or visit us online! Check out our website for information on Wave tables. We are located in Plains, Montana. Please call 406.826.9330 to place your order. This way our staff can have it pulled and ready for pick up. Otherwise, we can always ship your order! sales@actionmining.com • www.actionmining.com
EASTERN OREGON
MINING ASSOCIATION
FEBRUARY 2026
VOLUME 437
President……………………………………..Ken Alexander…….alxk@ortelco.net ……541-446-3413
Vice-President……………………………..Dan Johnson……………………………………..1-503-510-3281
Director of Governmental Affairs……… Terry Drever Gee……………………… 541-523-6228
Editor…………………………….. Jan Alexander………. alx@ortelco.net….541-446-3413
Mineral Policy Director……………….Jan Alexander………. alx@ortelco.net….541-446-3413
EOMA MEMBERSHIPS AND BOND PAYMENTS FOR 2026
WERE DUE IN JANUARY
If your mailing label doesn’t indicate 1/1/27 your dues are not paid up. You can send your payment to: EOMA, PO Box 932, Baker City, OR 97814. Or you can pay at the meeting. You can also sign up and pay with a credit card on our website: EOMA.US
Please let us know if we have made an error in our bookkeeping. Thank you for your support.
FEBRUARY 6th, 2026 MONTHLY MEETING AT ELK CREEK ENTERPRISES
The EOMA monthly meeting is at the Elk Creek Enterprises building located at 890 Elm Street in Baker City. The Executive Board Meeting starts at 6:00 PM and the General Meeting follows at 6:30 PM. February is the month we send out ballots for the March election. You need to be a paid up member for your vote to count. As usual, someone will be winning a 1 oz. silver medallion at the end of the meeting. An ounce of raw silver was worth $113+ a couple of days ago.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE-EOMA ELECTIONS 2026
Included in this newsletter is an elections ballot.
All of the current Executive Board Members have agreed to serve for another year, if elected.
Seven members have agreed to serve as Directors for the next two-year term; Craig Monpas, Tork Ballard, Keith Magnuson, Jacob Rhinehart, Jim Haney, Stacy Nagy, and Barry Dean.
Please fill out your ballot, and return it to EOMA P.O. Box 932. Baker City, OR 97814 before the March 6th meeting if you are unable to vote in person at the March 6th meeting. Vote for the Board Members and Directors of your choice. Write in votes will also be counted.
The outcome of the March vote will be in the April Newsletter.
LAWS THAT SHOULD AFFECT THE FOREST SERVICE MINING PROGRAM-Jan Alexander
Since 1970, Congress has consistently and repeatedly recognized that minerals and mining are
essential to all facets of our economy, society, and national defense. The U.S. Mining Law, as
amended (30 U.S.C. 21a et seq.) (“Mining Law”), the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
(30 U.S.C. Section 21(a)) (“MMPA”), the National Materials and Minerals Research Policy Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. Sections 1601-1605) (“MMPRDA”), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (30 U.S.C. Sections 1607, et seq.) (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) (“IIJA”); and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) (“IRA”) all direct the Executive Branch agencies to respond to the Nation’s need for domestic minerals (see e.g., 30 U.S.C.).
According to Keifer Nace, Wallowa Whitman National Forest geologist, “the program of work for fiscal year 2025 included Muffin, Norway, and Flat Dog. Laura Perrigan’s plan and Pine Tree will be included in the proposals for fiscal year 2026 program of work, since 2025 program of work is already established”. Keifer said that if a project is on the program of work, it means that it is on the schedule to be reviewed/analyzed for NEPA, SHPO, and/or ESA consultation compliance with the goal of it being approved post analysis and bond receipt.
Three mining projects, was all the Forest Service scheduled for 2025, an amendment to the Muffin (tiers to the Granite EIS so all analysis done), fixing a road and taking samples on the Norway, and approval of the Flat Dog Plan of Operation, which is adjacent to our Gimlet Plan and should tier to the North Fork Burnt River Mining Projects EIS. What we found out is that because there is no archaeologist on staff, and because the cultural survey done previously was “too old”, Flat Dog will not get approved for work this summer. I suggested that the Forest Service hire a consultant archaeologist since the position hasn’t been filled and they must have a lot of money in that account. No one replied to my suggestion.
But the claim owners went one step further. They stopped by the Prairie City Ranger District Office and asked the ranger if he had an archaeologist on staff and would he be willing to share. The Ranger said they would share their archaeologist, but the request would have to come from the Baker District Ranger. I contacted Jeremy Aujero, told him what the claim owners had found out, and requested he make the call. With no snow this winter, there is still time for a survey of this small site.
Two out of three mining proposals may get approved for 2026. Yet the backlog of Plans of operation submitted to the Forest Service includes many Plans of Operation that were submitted 10-20 years ago, including Big Indian, Standard, South Trail Creek. If the Forest Service wanted to obey the law, they would take their minerals program seriously.
LOWLEVEL HELICOPTER FLIGHTS TO SURVEY PORTIONS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS- Communications and Publishing
Low-level helicopter flights began in early October over portions of the Blue Mountains and adjacent areas in northeastern Oregon and western Idaho to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. Surveying is expected to continue until snowfall hinders data quality, and resume next Spring and Summer.
The flights are part of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, a national effort to modernize mapping of critical minerals and the nation’s geology. Earth MRI is a partnership with Oregon’s Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and other state geological surveys, as well as industry and universities.
“Partnership with state surveys helps accomplish national goals like mapping the critical minerals the U.S. needs. Investigators at Oregon’s Department of Geology and Mineral Industries are helping with the work of the nation — and adding to state knowledge crucial to water resources, hazards and the resource economy,” said Jamey Jones, science coordinator for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resources Initiative.
“DOGAMI is excited to partner with the USGS on an airborne geophysical survey of this magnitude and importance. The data returned will significantly enhance ongoing and planned geologic studies in the region. DOGAMI is already on the ground performing geological mapping, with much more planned,” said Oregon State Geologist Ruarri Day-Stirrat, Director of DOGAMI.
Potential mineral commodities in the region include antimony, chromium, cobalt, gallium, nickel, tungsten, and zinc, all of which are on the List of Critical Minerals maintained by the USGS as essential for the U.S. economy and national security. One industrial use of cobalt is for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries used in computers, power tools and vehicles. There is also additional potential for copper, silver and gold in the survey area. In addition, this survey will improve understanding of geothermal and water resources and seismic hazards of the region.
The USGS has contracted with the Merrick-Surdex JV and New-Sense Geophysics to collect the airborne data. Their helicopter aircraft will be equipped with an elongated “stinger” that houses sensors collecting data and extends in front of the main cabin. These scientific instruments are completely passive with no emissions that pose a risk to humans, animals, or plant life. No photography or video data will be collected. The aircraft will be flown by experienced pilots who are specially trained and approved for low-level flying. These pilots work with the FAA to ensure flights are safe and in accordance with U.S. law. The surveys will be conducted during daylight hours only.
COLORADO COMPANY WANTS TO REOPEN HISTORIC GOLD MINES NEAR SUMPTER- Jayson Jacoby | Baker City Herald
A Colorado company wants to reopen four historic gold mines in Baker County, all in the Bourne area about 7 miles north of Sumpter. The proposal, near Bourne, involves mines that tapped Oregon’s largest gold vein more than a century ago. Sumpter Development LLC, based in Castle Rock, Colorado, has filed a pre-application for the Sumpter Gold Project with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
The proposed project, which would include 1,575 acres of private land comprising 84 patented lode, placer and mill site claims, would be one of the larger gold-mining operations in Baker County in more than a century. The permitting process through the state geology agency could potentially take more than five years, according to a proposed timeline. The proposal coincides with record-high gold prices. The metal, which topped $2,000 per ounce for the first time in August 2020 during the pandemic, has risen considerably over the past year and a half, topping $4,300 per ounce earlier this fall.
The Sumpter Gold Project is centered on the North Pole-Columbia Lode, which extends for more than 5 miles on both the east and west sides of Cracker Creek near Bourne, about 7 miles north of Sumpter. Mark Ferns of Baker City, who retired in 2011 after a 32-year career as a geologist with DOGAMI, wrote in his recent book, “The Search for Gold in Oregon,” that the North Pole-Columbia Lode “is by far the largest single vein in Oregon. It is an impressive and truly imposing vein.” Some records refer to the North Pole-Columbia as the “Mother Lode of the Blues.” The lode, which was intersected by several mines, produced more than 400,000 ounces of gold, Ferns wrote, with the most productive period being 1898 to 1905. Those mines played a major role in the growth of Bourne, the town along Cracker Creek originally known as Cracker City and changed to Bourne in honor of Jonathan Bourne, a lawyer from Massachusetts who owned mines in the area and was later a U.S. Senator for Oregon.
According to Miles F. Potter in his book, “Oregon’s Golden Years,” published in 1976, mines along the North Pole-Columbia Lode produced “more than a quarter of the total of $17,000,000 for Oregon’s gold output in the years 1896 to 1900.” The Sumpter Gold Project proposes to reopen and extract ore from four mines sunk to access the North Pole-Columbia Lode — the North Pole, Excelsior, Eureka (the two sometimes known together as the E&E) and the Columbia. In addition to reopening the mines, the proposal calls for building a mill to process the ore. The mill would be built at the site of the Columbia Mine mill near the Fruit Creek Road. The mill would crush and grind ore and process it at the site. “No cyanide will be used during the gravity processing, onsite,” according to the pre-application.
The properties are owned by the Cracker Creek Gold Corporation, which is based in Valencia, California, according to Baker County Assessor’s Office records.
HISTORY OF THE NORTH-POLE COLUMBIA LODES-Mark Ferns
Mark Ferns said in an interview on Monday, Dec. 8, that the North Pole-Columbia Lode has the most potential for profitable gold mining of any patented property in Baker County. “There’s a significant resource up there,” he said. “With the value of gold what it is, this is an opportune time.” According to a report dated June 30, 1930, written by William W. Elmer, a consulting mining engineer who worked in the Sumpter area from 1903-7, and part of DOGAMI’s historical mining records database, the Columbia Mine operated from 1897-1914. The Excelsior and Eureka were discovered in 1873 and were in production from 1894-98, from 1903-6, and from 1919-22. The North Pole Mine operated from 1894 to 1908, when it closed “abruptly because of lack of funds for deeper development,” Elmer wrote. Elmer wrote in 1930 that “there is no question that there are large ore bodies along the lode as yet unworked and unknown.”
“What these bodies aggregate is unknown to the writer or to anyone else, but past history, the remarkable length of the ore shoot and geologic conditions permit the assertion that they are extensive, and that the expenditure of funds to permit exploration for new and exploitation of known ore, is entirely justified.” Later, DOGAMI records state that in 1959 there was work on the mill at the E&E and at the North Pole Mine, with more work at the North Pole in 1973. Ferns said that in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when gold prices peaked above $600 per ounce, there was considerable exploration along the North Pole-Columbia Lode, but no major production of gold-bearing ore.
MINE SAFETY TRAINING MARCH 31-APRIL 3 and SECOND ANNUAL REFRESHER APRIL 29-Trent Hahn
Tuesday March 31st will be annual refresher training plus the start of new miner training.
Surface new miner will be March 31, April 1 & 2. Miners will be there for 3 days.
Underground will finish up on Friday April 3. So, miners will be there for 4 days.
If miners have surface already, then they will need to attend on Tuesday March 31 for their annual refresher and Friday April 3 to finish their underground new miner.
Annual refresher is $60
New miner training is $250
New miner with underground is $300
Annual refresher with underground (Tuesday and Friday) is $120
If you wish to sign up for a class, Call Jan Alexander at 541 446 3413.
April 29th is the day Trent will be in Baker for the second annual refresher
EOMA ADVERTISING AND SALE LISTINGS
WANTED-GOLD
Gold Specimens and Gold nuggets, mostly from Oregon mines. Fair prices paid. Also selling Gold nugget jewelry, specimens, nuggets and more. For an interesting and informative experience explore www.northernnevadagold.com . Call Robert 775-455-6470
MINING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
STILL AVAILABLE- 3” flat hose, sluice, Honda pump, scraper, clean-up table, road runner screen, screen, diesel tank and pump, two slurry pumps, clean-up room equipment, and additional flat hose. I can send pictures and can provide details on this equipment. I am willing to discuss offers. Call Bill at 503-781-4393. E-mail me at dei@teleport.com.
EASTERN OREGON PLACER MINING CLAIMS WITH ESTABLISHED RESERVES
FOR SALE – Two 20-acre placer BLM mining claims in Baker County, Oregon. Located in an established placer gold district. Established reserves at a very conservative 75,000 cubic yards at a grade of 0.58 grams (0.0186 ounces per ton). Reserves can likely be increased by additional testing. Claims include a current Notice of Intent for sampling and bulk sampling. Excellent year-round access from maintained county road adjacent to the property. Normal operating season is April to October and often longer. Perennial stream Clarks Creek flows through the Lone Pine Claim. Mining geologist report is available. $300,000, or trade for private property. Will consider terms. Send inquiries to mjawine@comcast.net
MINING CLAIMS FOR SALE
STILL AVAILABLE-I still have an association placer claim 40-acres in size, Gold Midas Association, and a 20-acre placer claim, Gold Midas 2. These are on Wilson Creek near the confluence with Elk Creek. I have moved out of the area and thus, need to sell these claims. They are up to date with BLM. Jan Alexander has some maps and information that I sent her on the claims alx@ortelco.net. For a price, please e-mail me at Rob Browning, robbrowning70@gmail.com.
ACTION MINING SERVICES, INC.
AMS is selling assay supplies, screens, chemicals and labware! Call for a quote and mention this ad for 10% off! Assay supplies, concentrators, impact mills, technical books (for the beginner to the advanced mill man), & more! Call for our free catalog or visit us online! Check out our website for information on Wave tables. We are located in Plains, Montana. Please call 406.826.9330 to place your order. This way our staff can have it pulled and ready for pick up. Otherwise, we can always ship your order! sales@actionmining.com • www.actionmining.com