Little Giant Mine
Aguila, Arizona | Patented Claims | Gold–Silver–Copper Resource | Permitted Processing FacilityProperty Summary
The Little Giant Mine is a strategically positioned, fully patented 100-acre property located in the Harcuvar Mountains near Aguila, Arizona—one of the state’s longest-recognized precious and base metal districts. With more than 90 years of historical exploration and intermittent production, the property is distinguished by significant gold, silver, and copper mineralization hosted within well-defined geological structures. The site benefits from patented land status, existing infrastructure, and a fully permitted zero-discharge leach facility, dramatically reducing development timelines and regulatory burden for new operators.
Geological Strengths
Mineralization hosted in steeply dipping quartz vein systems extending nearly 1 kilometer.
Veins range from <1 ft to 5 ft thick, with confirmed mineralization to a depth of 250 ft.
District mineralogy includes native gold, silver, and copper-bearing sulfides including chalcocite, bornite, chalcopyrite, and tetrahedrite.
Mineralization confirmed through extensive mapping, trenching, and structural analysis linked to the Bullard Detachment fault.
Historic Production & Resource Indicators
~5,500 tons of ore grading 0.342 oz/t gold,
similar silver grades, and >2% copper
Chickadee Mining Co. 2005 Estimate3.6 million tons of mineralized ore
244,800 oz of gold contained
175,000 oz of recoverable gold
2007 independent technical review estimate10,200 oz of gold, similar silver
600 tons of copper
Industrial/decorative stone sold from overburden provides additional economic value
Strategic Infrastructure Advantages
Fully permitted 3,000-ton zero-discharge leach facility
16,000 sq. ft. with 1-ft thick concrete floor and 8-ft concrete walls
Triple vinyl-lined base with leak-detection wells
Proven production: 400 oz dore bar
On-site infrastructure: crushers, screening plant, trucks, conveyors, waste piles, bulldozer cuts, historic shafts.
Patented land ownership simplifies permitting and ensures long-term operational security.
Market Positioning & Economic Potential
Significant upside potential from historically documented mineralization at modern metal prices
Historical valuations ($9.8M–$31M) represent only a fraction of modern value.
Existing infrastructure reduces initial capital expenditure.
Additional revenue streams from aggregate, decorative rock, and industrial stone.
Mine Highlights
100 acres of patented mining claims.
Near-surface gold-silver-copper mineralization ideal for open-pit mining.
Existing zero-discharge, fully permitted leach facility.
Multi-metal upside with both precious and base metal value.
Sellable decorative and industrial stone reduces waste-handling costs.
Strong historic data foundation for future NI 43-101 or SK-1300 technical reporting.
Located near infrastructure, including Highway 60, power access, and optional water resources.
