Summary
This offering consists of a rare 12-acre patented and grandfathered silver–gold mining property located in the historic Calico Mountains mining district of California. The property includes deeded land and mineral rights, proven silver mineralization, and six historic shafts and tunnels extending approximately 60–100 feet deep, reflecting documented underground development. Access is provided via a 4×4 road directly to the site. The mine also features large, untouched historic tailings piles dating to the 1890s, presenting significant potential for modern reprocessing alongside further underground exploration. This is a scarce California mining asset with both near-term surface and longer-term development upside.
Property Sold
Location and Access
Mountainous Area of Calico Mining District
Access: 4×4 road access directly to the property
Description
Offered for sale is a rare patented and grandfathered silver–gold mining property located in the historic Calico Mountains mining district, California. The property consists of a 12-acre patented parcel with full land and mineral rights, a category of asset no longer issued in the United States and increasingly sought after by operators and investors.
The mine contains proven silver mineralization, multiple historic underground workings, and large, untouched tailings piles dating back to the 1890s, presenting both underground and near-term surface-processing potential.
Property Highlights
Location: Calico Mountains, California (historic silver district)
Acreage: 12 acres (patented land)
Title: Patented mining claims with deeded land and mineral rights
Mining Status: Grandfathered mining rights
Metals: Silver (primary) with gold values present
Mining Infrastructure & Workings
Six (6) historic shafts and tunnels
Workings extend approximately 60–100 feet deep
Multiple accessible adits and shafts suitable for evaluation and rehabilitation
Evidence of historic production and systematic development
Favorable geology consistent with Calico district silver deposits
Tailings Potential
Large historic tailings piles remain on site
Tailings date back to late-1800s operations
Material is already crushed and stockpiled
Significant upside for modern processing methods
Tailings present a potential low-capex pathway to production
Exploration & Proven Mineralization
Significant silver findings have been proven on site
Mineralization consistent with known Calico silver systems
Property has not been fully modern-explored
Strong upside through systematic sampling, mapping, and metallurgical testing
Why This Property Is Compelling
Patented, grandfathered mining land in California is extremely rare
Historic district with established silver production history
Multiple underground workings reduce early exploration risk
Surface tailings offer near-term development optionality
Leverage to current and future silver prices
Suitable for outright acquisition, joint venture, or phased development
Transaction
Offered for sale
Detailed information available to qualified buyers upon request
Serious inquiries only
Geology
Majority Silver and some small amounts of Gold.
