The Golden Bear Mine
-Lode-
-20.66 acres-
Larimer County, Colorado
$18,500
Under Contract
-Lode-
-20.66 acres-
Larimer County, Colorado
$18,500
Under Contract
•Commodities : Gold, Silver, Quartz crystals
• Claim designation: un-patented lode
• Size: 20.66 acres
• Location: Larimer County, Colorado
The Golden Bear Mine is an undocumented mineral property in the historic Manhattan Mining District of Larimer County, Colorado.
Featuring an inclined mine shaft from the 1950s, low-mid grade ore reserves in the primary mine spill, relics from ages past, and excellent access.
A smaller mine with undeveloped workings from the 1960s presents a unique opportunity for locating previously unknown deposits with modern equipment.
Located in the secluded western section of the district, featuring stunning forests with abundant wildlife including Moose, Deer, Big horn sheep, and other native game.
Primary workings consist of a single vertical shaft driven into a mineralized quartz outcropping in the dense mountainside forests.
Shaft workings are estimated to be between 100 feet to 150' feet in depth based upon the primary spill, though ore hauled out during production cannot be accounted for.
Ore grades in the area run 0.25- 15.00 ounces per ton of Gold, with an average of 0.25-1.75 OPT.
Overburden from years of un-use has sealed the portal face closed, and an estimated 3-7 yards of soil and rock are blocking any potential underground workings and require removal for future access.
Visible ore spill is estimated at 7-10 tons of material, while the outcropping face is present above the main shaft.
The deposit consists of a mineralized outcropping with disseminated Galena(Silver and Lead ore), Chalcopyrite(Gold and Copper Ore), and trace malachite( Copper ore).
In addition to precious metals, the district is renowned for producing gem-grade strawberry quartz and amethyst crystals.
As there was no processing mill in the area, all values from production would have been high-graded to another site for processing, leaving any potential low-to mid-grade ores in the spill.
A moderately maintained dirt road provides access to the area, and higher clearance 2wd or any 4x4 vehicle will have no issues with access in warm months.
Featuring two large camping and staging areas, suitable for multiple vehicles and recreational campers.
An excellent location for the beginning enthusiast up to an established mining company.
