British Columbia, a province of Canada, with nearly a million square kilometres, is itself larger than many countries. With a stable political climate and mine-friendly, secure mineral titles administration, BC gold mines remain viable as investment and development opportunities for companies, and individuals are often rewarded by ownership of gold claims that allow them to mine for gold or other minerals themselves.

BC gold mines may be evaluated by requesting permission from the property owner or an agent of the owner. With a tenure number, the claim may also be viewed online for survey details, other titles that may affect use of the land, topographical and geographic information, waterways, roads and any development history that may affect the property or area. The intensity of development on gold claims and their general area is definitely worth noting. BC gold mines in general offer excellent access to geoscientific information online.

Placer mining: This type of mining is practiced when free gold is found in unconsolidated deposits of gravel, sand and soil from which the gold is separated by using gravity and the pressure of water. Mining equipment such as highbankers, trommels and sluices are among popular equipment types for mechanical separation. When searching gold claims, these type of mines are sometime priced accessibly and offer an individual a realistic opportunity to mine gold themselves. These are the appropriate types of properties to pan for gold.

Hardrock mining: minerals occurring in consolidated rock are processed by lode mining. This involves stripping, crushing and grinding the rock, often followed by chemical treatment. Less invasive type of lode mining are increasing as well. These new and emergent types of lode mining may be very exciting. For example, thermal microwave energy can quite easily separate oil from solid shale, and bacteria’s exist that “eat” minerals such as gold, copper and silver, and convert them from solid form to slurry, which can be pumped out from mineralized seams. Look for information on deposit types when viewing BC gold mines for sale.

No matter what type of mining property you are looking for, be sure to verify key points. Ownership, certainty to title, form of title, property and/or area geology, and the type of mining the government will allow in that area. Mineral and placer claims may be subject to encumbrances, liens, royalties, and other types of contracts exist that may entail a work commitment, such as options and joint venture. Verify first whether you are buying 100% of a legally transferrable and workable property.

Larger work programs may require permits, reclamation bonds and water licenses. Large projects of scale with considerable mineral resources may require formal economic and environmental assessment reports by qualified professionals. On the other hand, there’s nothing more rewarding than spending a day in natural surroundings, panning for gold and keeping the gold you find in your pan.

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