Exploration in Tier-1 Jurisdiction
Located in the Eureka Mining District
Located along the southeastern end of the Battle Mountain Trend, West Whistler holds 103 unpatented claims covering 2,057 acres in the Eureka Mining District, near significant gold deposits including the Cortez Mine, the third largest gold mine in North America with 2021 gold production of 828,000 ounces.
The area hosts mid- Cretaceous, igneous-related, polymetallic carbonate replacement deposits that have subsequently been overprinted by Carlin-type gold-silver mineralization.
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At the West Whistler Property, Element79 is targeting a deposit similar to that found at the Rain Deposit located 113 km to the north where the Saddle Zone deposit hosts 1.15 million tons grading 0.57 oz/t gold for 782,000 ounces of gold.
Mining has been an active industry in Nevada for more than 150 years. Elko is a local hub for mining operations northern Nevada and services necessary for mining operations are readily available, including a regional airport where scheduled commercial service is available.
Historical geochemical work includes 614 samples and 84 rock chip samples, leading to 6 RC drill holes indicating gold up to 226 ppb at 26 feet and 120 ppb at 165-170 meters, suggesting a classic Carlin-style geological setting.
Near-term exploration will focus on developing drill targets and structural analysis to identify deeper, favorable lithologies.
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