Natural rock formation.....Copper and Gold

[DanB]

Here are a few pictures from the central Bradshaws.....found some copper and gold...... in this natural un-molested mine...

sorry the pictures aren't that clear.....all I had at the time was my cell phone.....not the greatest camera.....but it better than nothing...

I love this place.....still has un-disturbed mineral deposits.....

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[BenThereDoneThat]

SWEET

[Stang5_0]

Now that's pretty awesome!

[djui5]

If you plan to return to this place let me know, I'd really like to join you! Is there an active claim on it?

BTW I have a really good camera

[DanB]

Next time I head up that way, I will give you heads up.....you will need a very modified jeep or a 4x4 quad with a winch, this area is really remote...A rhino will not make it, not enough ground clearance, you will need something that can crawl over 3'-4' boulders.....and the last part of the trail is not for the faint of heart, it climbs probably another 500' up, literally 6' wide (if that) maybe less in areas with a sheer droop off straight down.... and when you get to the top there is barley enough room to turn the jeep around.....I was seriously thinking about backing the jeep back down the mountain....its that tight up top.....
Oh yea one more thing.....it is an over night trip......takes almost all day to get in there because of the rock crawling....this mine is completely off of the trail system....I use the creek beds to get in and out.....

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[djui5]

Sounds like fun to me I got a lifted Jeep with a locker so that shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for considering me

[DanB]

sweet.....as soon as the creek bottoms dry up a little......I,ll let you know....

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[Stang5_0]

Me too please, I've got an H3.

On a side note, heading to Humbug this Saturday. Anyone interested in coming along?

[djui5]

Me too please, I've got an H3.

Gotta lift? They come with factory electrical lockers right?

[DanB]

hey you see the new pictures posted

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[djui5]

The BCC and Aqua Fria pictures? If so yes

[Stang5_0]

Locked in the rear. I've got some good clearance as well. I can crawl, just need the right line
Rock sliders will come before a lift though.

[djui5]

I wish I woulda done that. My rocker panels are wasted

[Stang5_0]

They are a must for crawlin no doubt. For now, it's slow and easy till I get a set.

[Eu_citzen]

That so makes me sick, I wanna get out to do some rock hounding/prospecting to!! But several feet of snow are in the way....
It looks like its a awesome place, a large vein of copper in the ground?
Malachite etc often indicates a outline of a copper vein. (Created by i.e. Chalcopyrite oxidizing)
Look into it better!!

[GoldBack]

Those are some great looking rocks there!

Side question: thought that there's certain areas in the Bradshaws thats are off limit to prospecting, is that true? if so what areas?

[Skywola]

Awsome photos, dispite the blur. . . .

As far as restricted areas, that would be private property, state land, claims, and historic sites like indian burial grounds.

[tapoutking]

Awesome! Sounds like a backpacking trip would be fun.

[djui5]

Dan did u ever go back to this site?

[DanB]

Yes I have been back.......I enjoy the back country.....when the weather warms up I will go back again..... I have put a few bucket loads through my rock crusher.....with good results.....

db