The Golden Pony #2 Mining Claim
A prime 20-acre placer claim located directly on the legendary Trinity River in Trinity County, California.
Claim Overview
- **Located directly on the legendary Trinity River**
- **Legal Description:** E½ NE¼ NE¼ Sec 22 T5N R7E, Humboldt Meridian
- **Own 100% of this placer mining claim** – real property mineral rights
- **Quitclaim deed with tracking included** after payment
Why Gold, Why Now?
Gold prices are currently over $3,200/oz and continue to rise. In times of economic uncertainty, gold remains one of the most stable, tangible, and inflation-resistant assets available. With your own mining claim, you're not just investing in gold – you're taking control of the source itself.
Why Trinity County?
Trinity County is renowned as one of California’s most historic and productive gold-producing regions. It boasts a long legacy of successful placer gold recovery from its legendary rivers. The Trinity River itself is a well-known gold-bearing waterway, offering prospectors real, verifiable success, even with basic equipment like pans and sluices.
What You Get with This Claim:
- Exclusive mineral rights to this 20-acre placer claim
- Notarized Quitclaim Deed delivered via UPS/FedEx with tracking within 7 days of full payment
- BLM paperwork and county recording already complete and current through September 1, 2025
- Full rights to explore and extract precious metals and minerals — not just gold
- Professionally staked & marked with visible corner markers
What Is an Unpatented Mining Claim?
You are acquiring mineral rights, not land ownership. The land is federally owned, but your rights to explore and extract minerals are protected under the 1872 Mining Law — as long as you file annual paperwork and fees with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
This means:
- You may prospect and mine using panning, sluicing, metal detecting, drywashing, etc.
- You may NOT build permanent structures or residences
- You may camp for up to 14 days, or indefinitely if you're actively prospecting
- You can recreate, hike, quad, horseback ride, and swim on your claim — you just can't live on it full time
Legal Ownership & Maintenance
- All paperwork is filed with BLM and the County Recorder
- Annual maintenance due before September 1 each year
- Maintain your claim by either:
- Paying a $200 BLM maintenance fee, OR
- Filing a Small Miner’s Waiver if you own 10 or fewer claims and performing $100 in annual work
- This is real property and can be sold, leased, or transferred at your discretion
- No mining patents have been granted since 1992 (residential use is not possible)
Payment Options
Full payment is due within 24 hours of purchase. We accept:
- Debit/Credit Card
- Zelle
- CashApp
- Venmo
- Cashier’s Check or Money Order
Financing Available – $250/month with no credit check.
To arrange financing terms, please text or call 707-637-7277.
Important Information
If you do not fully understand what an unpatented mining claim is, please ask questions before proceeding with a purchase. By purchasing, you acknowledge that you understand the rights and responsibilities involved.
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