Utah Copper Mine Claim - Copper Globe Mines
Historical Mines Deep in the San Rafael Swell.
Up for bid, good luck finding another like this. Copper Globe is actually its own little district. This in one of three 20 acre claims that encompass the entire area. Buy one and have some neighbors, buy them all and its all yours. Copper Globe has a unique and interesting history. There are numerous cabins and relics in the area. And some locals have gone through some work to try and preserve it. Whatever you do on this site you will not be disappointed. This site was fist worked in the early 1900s (1904?) and sporadically throughout.
This site has been featured in Desert Magazine, June, 1965 when a 3 page article told the history and tales of the site and its potential. (let me know if you would like a pdf of the magazine and I can email it to you.) The article tells about the history and the people that have worked in the area. Its very interesting and a good read to understand the site.
This entire area is overshadowed by "The Globe", a large rock formation with copper shot throughout, this claim resides mostly on the eastern side of the "Globe". Covering "Paul Bunyans Wood Pile", a large pile of wood originally stacked to fuel a smelter for the copper ore. There are two mine entrances on this side. One shaft is wood framed and decends approximately 15 feet before continuing into the globe horizontally for an unknown depth. It has a head frame made of steel and square posts. The second shaft is fenced in and the headframe has fallen down. This shaft is about 8 feet deep and also drifts into the dome. There is also an adit that cuts into the dome at a slight incline, about 7ft wide by 5ft tall. Last site on this claim is about 6ft tall and 7 ft wide, it goes straight into the dome for about 50ft then turns to the south and continues for an unknown distance.
There are a lot of old mining relics that could be uncovered in this claim. Also, the copper is there, and where theres copper, the four metals usually follow. Gold, silver and Platinum all seem to run together. Who knows what could be uncovered with modern tools of today.
The history on this site is extensive. Since approximately 1904 the site has been worked and expanded, and worked and expanded until right around the mid 1950s when Kennecott began to dominate the copper market. Since then it has been poked and occasionally prodded. Some have camped outside the general area (See Utah 4Wheel Adventures - Copper Globe), but it seems that everyone has taken effort to keep the area nice.
As to other items in the area, this is one of the rare sites that has existing buildings. Current mining law says that you cannot build permenant structures on mining claims, however, you can improve existing buildings. This site has 1 large cabin and one small cabin. Also there is an old blasting shack that is still in relatively good repair. Also a foundation of an old stone house.Translation, with a little work, you could have some nice buildings up on your claim, and possibly a rock house!! Highly recommended for working or bringing family and friends for a retreat from the world.
There is limited water in the area in the way of springs and river run off but nothing on the claims. We would recommend that you pack your own water in.
Heavy metals, such as Gold and Silver are on a huge increase. Copper has always been an overlooked resource, Kennecott makes billions off of copper but you dont see copper bars, oh wait, now a days you do (do a search). Gold mines in the 60s were abandoned when gold dropped below $300 per ounce. Silver was abandoned when it dipped into the single digits. Silver is now $17 per ounce and Gold is $1100.
Copper, while under appreciated has snuck up from $2 per ounce last year to a hair over $3 per ounce today. Hard rock mining has made many millionaires, but you dont make anything without rights to the land. This claim gives you full control of all mineral rights.
This site is green, but dry. It is smack in the middle of the San Rafael Swell. Solitude is the fare of the day. A rocky little un-named road cuts off of I-70 and wanders a slow and rocky decent to the site. Due to its desert location, this area rarely sees snow or rain. Site is accessible year round. We have never had any trouble accessing the site year round. The entire area can be accessed with relative ease as most of the roads are in very good working order. High clearance 4wd is recommended. There are a few technical spots that you may be able to navigate down but navigating up may have you cursing for 4wd. Also, with flash floods and other natural occurances, roads can become impassible very quickly, we always recommend high clearance 4 wheel drive, better safe than sorry.
This auction is for 1 (one) lode claim. Total Acerage is 20. This is a REMOTE SITE. If you break down or have an emergency out here you will have to hike about 35 miles to reach the pavement and then hope someone picks you up. This is an ideal site for either production work, or a great little get-away spot to bring the family and friends to explore Utahs rich mining history. Its location makes it easy to secure and its remoteness keeps trespassers away.
This is a lode claim, otherwise known as a "hard rock" claim.
A quick vocabulary lesson on mines and this auction:
- Adit - A horizontal access point to a mine.
- Shaft - A vertical access point into a mine.
- Winze - A vertical shaft, usually at an adit opening. Allows access to upper or lower levels
- Drift - An adit or inclined shaft that cuts off from the main adit or shaft.
Maintenance on this site is $140.00, per claim, annually.
Explanation of the pics:
- Pic #1: Mine with small headframe.
- Pic #2: Mine with small headframe.
- Pic #3: An old sign designating the general area
- Pic #4: Building, could be a cabin or smelter operation and the surrounding area.
- Pic #5: Closer view of the building in #4.
- Pic #6: Carving that notes first use of the site, 1881.
- Pic #7: View between the crack of the claim (crack adjoins the other claim)
- Pic #8: Paul Bunyans Woodpile.
- Pic #9: House foundations.
- Pic #10: Foundations and the blasting shack or cabin
- Pic #11: Inside the blasting shack
- Pic #12: View of the dome.
You will need high clearance 4wd to access the site. The main access road is wide and flat, however the turnoff to the mine is a few drop offs, rocky points and sand. There is ample parking in the area. It is still very remote. If you break down, or something happens, you are going to have to make the hike out toI-70 or hope for someone to come by.
There is gas, and services are available in Green River or Hanksville. Both about 45 miles from the site.
NOTE: A Mining claim is a tangible asset, it shows proof of all interests in minerals in the area. You likely dont have ownership of the mineral rights on your own land.
The site is approximately 5 hours from Salt Lake City Intl Airport. Located in Emery County, Access is directly from I-70 then 20 some odd miles of dirt and off roading till you arrive at the site.
Mine Claims are quickly moving to be a thing of the past, but as the past has shown, existing claims get precedence and are grandfathered in... even in WSAs. Mining claims are being cracked down on under President Obama and there was just more land signed into wilderness. This claim is the only way to hold title to these mines. Mine Closures are rampant in Utah and soon there will not be any existing mines to claim, only dirt, where you have to post million dollar bonds to plant a shovel. GRE, Inc. is the ONLY claimant to hold off closures from the BLM. We have set a precedent so rest assured that once you have this, no one is going to take it away.
This auction is for all interest in this claim. This claim cover the entire site, 1500ft by 600ft., just over 20 acres. Full rights to all lodes and minerals gems and whatever else you may find. The winner of this auction will recieve a quit claim deed to the site and all associated documentation showing full ownership of the claim. (Note, if you need to finance the site, you can still work on it, but the quit claim deed will not be processed until the final payments on the site have been made).
YOU ARE BIDDING FOR FULL OWNERSHIP, NOT JUST A DOWN PAYMENT. AUCTION END PRICE IS THE FINAL PRICE FOR THE SITE!!
This is not a patented site, nor is there any guarantee of ore content or values. This is an UNPATENTED claim, and requires a yearly maintenance fee of $140 per year, per claim, (or submit a waiver to avoid paying fees) to retain ownership. The maintenance fees for the site will be paid and taken care of in full for this year. No monies will be due to the BLM until September 1st of 2010.
For more information on mining claims, www.adoptamine.org ,information on the legalities of mining claims and where they can be found and their history.
In addition to the final bid price, there is a $299.00 documentation processing fee that is required of the winning bidder. This fee covers all of the filing of paperwork in the proper counties and state and with the BLM . The winning bidder will recieve a Quit Claim deed for the claim. With no monies due until September 1st, 2010. There is no reserve set for this claim.
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LEGAL NOTES:(To be in compliance with EBay rules and regulations please review the following notes)
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This auction is not for any Speleothems, Stalactites or Stalagmites. This auction is not for any cave formations of any sort.
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This auction is not for ownership of a cave or any sort of cave related items. Its is for control of locatable minerals and the ability to secure the land on which your minerals are located.
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This auction is for Mining Claims. Mining Claims are administered by the BLM. They are not administered, nor are they under any control by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
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This Auction does not constitute any sale of stocks or other security interests that represent a current investment ownership interest in an entity. Nor does this auction represent any effort by individuals to raise money or find investors for Businesses.
A mining claim is not ownership of the land. It is full control of locatable minerals. The BLM defines located minerals as:
- Locatable minerals include both metallic minerals (gold, silver, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, etc.) and nonmetallic minerals (fluorspar, calcite, mica, certain limestones and gypsum, tantalum, heavy minerals in placer form, and gemstones).
- (edited From http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/MINERALS__REALTY__AND_RESOURCE_PROTECTION_/energy.Par.26680.File.dat/MiningClaims.pdf )
The General Mining Law of 1872, as amended, opened the public lands of the United States to mineral acquisition by the location and maintenance of mining claims. Mineral deposits subject to acquisition in this manner are generally referred to as “locatable minerals.”
A lode claim is defined as:
"Jefferson-Montana Copper Mines Co., 41 L.D. 321(1912), established the full test for a lode claim:
“To constitute a valid discovery upon a lode claim, three elements are necessary: 1. There must be a vein or lode of quartz or other rock-in-place, 2. The quartz or other rock-in-place must carry gold or some other valuable mineral deposit, 3. The two preceding elements, when taken together, must be such that as to warrant a prudent man in the expenditure of his time and money in the effort to develop a valuable mine.”
Additionally,
Federal statute does not describe what constitutes a valuable mineral deposit, therefore the government has adopted the “prudent man rule.” This rule determines value based on whether or not a person will consider investing time and money to develop a potentially viable mineral deposit. This rule was first stated by the DOI in 1894, in the adjudication of Castle v. Womble, 19 L.D. 455 (1894), the holding of which states:
“…where minerals have been found and the evidence is of such a character that a person of ordinary prudence would be justified in the further expenditure of his labor and means, with a reasonable prospect of success in developing a valuable mine, the requirements of the statute have been met.”
Note, this is site is not subject to the Cave Protection act of 1988, as Federal Law states:
16 USC Sec. 4308&01/08/2008
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Sec. 4308. Miscellaneous provisions
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(d) Existing rights
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to affect the full operation of the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States, or otherwise affect valid existing rights.
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(Pub. L. 100-691, Sec. 9, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4550.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT The mining laws and mineral leasing laws of the United States,
referred to in subsec. (d), are classified generally to Title 30,
Mineral Lands and Mining.
The information below is cited from the official Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management page located at:
http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/wo/MINERALS__REALTY__AND_RESOURCE_PROTECTION_/energy.Par.26680.File.dat/MiningClaims.pdf (note, this is a valid and appropriate link that does not promote sales outside of eBay. It does add value and relevance to the item for sale. It does not put any account at security risk and the content is appropriate for all ages. This link poses no threat to eBay or the Community.)
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Okay, now that we are through the legal notes...
If you have any questions of any sort, please do not hesitate to email. I am available to take bidders to the site from SLC, the fee for this transport to site is $500.00 plus fuel costs. If you are the winning bidder and would like me to take you to the site the fee is reduced to a flat $300. and subject to scheduling.
Gold Rush Expeditions, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to preserve mining history by documenting and locating sites in the state of Utah. We research, locate an document historic and significant mines in the state. Once located and documented, we offer these sites up for sale. For more information on our expeditions and explorations, please visit:
www.goldrushexpeditions.com
PAYMENT:
We require a $500 security deposit via Paypal within 24 hours of auction end or claim will be offered to other bidders - NO EXCEPTIONS!!
We accept cashiers checks, Money Orders, and cash for remaining balance.
FINANCING:
Please contact GRE in advance if you would like to finance this purchase so that we can get the paperwork in order prior to the end of the auction. It is imperitive that we have legal documentation in place prior to end of auction.
We offer in house financing with no credit approval. We carry terms up to 12 months with 33% or $1500 down, whichever is greater. If you want more information on this option, please email. Keep in mind that even with financing, you must be able to produce $1500.00 down, or 33%, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, upon the close of the auction. Monthly payments are a minimum of $1000.00.
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