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The Basin Gulch Claim Package

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Basin Gulch covers 64 mining claims, 11 patented and 53 unpatented, totaling 1,107 hectares in west-central Montana.

Lannister Mining describes this as a large, highly prospective, consolidated land package. A core of patented claims sits at the center, surrounded by unpatented claims, with multiple high-priority targets near the historic resource area of the Basin Gulch Property.

How much land does the Basin Gulch claim package cover?

The package covers 1,107 hectares, which is roughly 2,735 acres. It combines 11 patented claims at the core with 53 unpatented claims around them.

Claim package numbers

patented claims
11
unpatented claims
53
claims in total
64
about 2,735 acres
1,107 ha

Patented versus unpatented claims at Basin Gulch

How Lannister Mining's Basin Gulch claims compare
FeaturePatented claimsUnpatented claims
Count at Basin Gulch1153
PositionThe core of the propertySurrounding the patented core
Title (general rule)Private ownership of land and mineralsFederal land; holder has mineral rights
Upkeep (general rule)Property taxes as private landAnnual federal maintenance fees

Rows marked general rule describe how US claim types usually work, not specific Basin Gulch terms. Confirm details with Lannister Mining and the Bureau of Land Management.

Why this land package matters

Land status

A patented core

Lannister Mining says Basin Gulch is primarily on patented land. Patented claims are privately held, giving the project a privately owned center where the historical drilling is concentrated. In general, private land can follow a different permitting path than federal land, though each project must confirm requirements with state and federal regulators.

Unpatented ground

Room to grow

The 53 unpatented claims surround the core and extend coverage over ground that is largely untested. With two-thirds of the property unexplored and mineralization open along strike, this outer ground is where new targets may be drilled. Investors can read how this ties to the maiden resource plan.

Learn more about US mining claims

Back to gold exploration in Montana at Basin Gulch.

How many claims does Basin Gulch include?

Basin Gulch includes 64 claims: 11 patented and 53 unpatented mining claims covering 1,107 hectares in total. Lannister Mining describes this as a large, highly prospective consolidated land package with multiple high-priority targets near the historic resource.

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What is a patented mining claim?

A patented mining claim is one where the federal government has passed full title to a private owner, so the holder owns the land and its minerals. Basin Gulch is underlain by a core of patented claims and is described as primarily on patented land. The Bureau of Land Management explains claim types in detail.

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What is an unpatented mining claim?

An unpatented claim gives the holder the right to explore for and develop locatable minerals on federal land while title stays with the government. Basin Gulch has 53 unpatented claims surrounding its patented core. Holders generally pay annual maintenance fees to keep unpatented claims active.

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How big is the Basin Gulch land package in acres?

The package covers 1,107 hectares, which is roughly 2,735 acres. It combines 11 patented claims at the core with 53 unpatented claims around them, giving room for the regional exploration Lannister Mining describes as still untested.

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Why does mostly patented land matter for an exploration project?

Patented land is privately held, and Lannister Mining highlights that Basin Gulch is primarily on patented land. In general, private land can follow a different permitting path than federal land, but every project's requirements should be confirmed with the relevant state and federal regulators.

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What targets exist beyond the historic drilling?

Lannister Mining reports multiple high-priority targets near the historic resource and says future drilling will concentrate on additional mineralized target areas within the property. Mineralization is open at depth and along strike, and the wider property remains untested regionally.

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