Bonthorne Copper Claim – Alberni Mining Division, BC (Past Producer with Significant Historical Resource & Underground Development – Copper Skarn System)
 
This mineral claim covers the core ground of the historical Bonthorne occurrence (MINFILE 092E 011), on the west coast of Vancouver Island approximately 1.2 km west of Stewardson Inlet off Sydney Inlet, north of Hot Springs Cove, Alberni Mining Division, British Columbia. Currently in Application status with the BC Mineral Titles Office.
 
Key highlights from official BC MINFILE records and historical exploration:
Documented Historical Resource (Assessment Report 462, drill-supported): 1,900,000 tonnes grading approximately 1.5% Cu, 0.31 g/t Au, and 23.2 g/t Ag (plus magnetite credits). Additional estimate of 1,234,500 tonnes @ 1.5% Cu.
Past Producer: Intermittent production from 1904 to 1938 with an on-site mill that reached 300 tonnes per day capacity.
Extensive Historical Work: Over 910 m of underground adits, drifts, and crosscuts plus multiple diamond drill programs (including 549 m in 1963) and supporting maps/sections.
Geology: Classic copper skarn (K01) with iron skarn and magnetite credits hosted in Upper Triassic Vancouver Group limestone/volcanics intruded by Jurassic granodiorite of the Island Plutonic Suite.
Access: Boat-accessible with historic mill site, trails, and infrastructure footprint already established.
 
Bonthorne Copper Claim – Alberni Mining Division, BC (Past Producer with Significant Historical Resource & Underground Development – Copper Skarn System) Joint Venture / Option Opportunity $50,000 CAD cash payment to the owner upon signing a formal option agreement. As the optionee (you), you can earn a 70% interest in the claim by incurring a minimum of $300,000 in eligible exploration expenditures (drilling prioritized) within 36 months. The seller retains a 30% participating interest that is free-carried through exploration all the way to a production decision. Terms are negotiable — you can discuss adjustments to the work commitment, timeline, or include a 1–2% NSR royalty to the seller if that better fits your plans. This structure is very popular with juniors and serious operators because it gives you control of a brownfield prospect with existing historical tonnage and high-grade intercepts while keeping the seller’s skin in the game.
Reservation Process (First-Come, First-Served): To reserve the JV/Option rights on this mineral claim, email prospectcanada.com@gmail.com stating the claim title number and that you are interested in the option structure. Confirm you have a Free Miner Certificate in good standing (required for transfer in BC). The timestamp from your email will determine priority. If available, you will receive an invoice for a $1,000 non-refundable deposit (payable via credit card or other method). Complete the deposit payment within 24 hours of receiving the invoice. Upon deposit confirmation, the option rights are held for you. The $50,000 upfront cash payment must be paid via wire transfer within 5 business days. Failure to complete the deposit or upfront payment on time results in forfeiture of the deposit and release of the reservation. Once the $50,000 is received and verified, we will prepare and sign the formal option agreement. The claim application will then be transferred to you (or your company) once approved by the Mineral Titles Office (you handle any MTO fees and final approval requirements). All agreements are final — no refunds on deposits or the $50,000 payment once initiated. Historical reports and MINFILE summaries are provided as-is from public records for informational purposes only and may be outdated or incomplete — buyer assumes all risk of reliance. See full Terms & Conditions and Return & Refund Policy for complete risks, disclaimers, and buyer responsibilities.
 
Bonthorne Claim – In-Ground Value & Valuation in CAD (Mom & Pop / Owner-Operator / Junior Scenario) Illustrative Gross Contained Value (Highly Speculative – For Illustration Only) The project sits directly on a documented historical resource of ~1.9 million tonnes at 1.5% Cu plus gold, silver, and magnetite credits. At current metal prices this represents a gross contained-metal value in the range of CAD $400 million – $650 million+ (highly speculative). Multiple zones remain open along strike and at depth.
 
Important Disclaimer: These are theoretical gross contained values based solely on historical, unclassified data and old reports. They do not represent current economic value, recoverable resources, NI 43-101 compliant resources, or any guaranteed realizable amount. Actual value after mining, processing, transport, and market factors would be significantly lower. This information is provided for illustration purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment or purchasing decisions.
 
Realistic Market / Resale Value (Mom & Pop / Junior Explorer) This is a legitimate past-producing copper skarn with substantial historical resource tonnage, underground development, and a mill site — a ready-made brownfield target with strong exploration upside. The JV/Option structure with a low $50,000 upfront cash payment makes it especially attractive for first-time or smaller operators who want to control the project while sharing upside.
Realistic Market Value (via this JV structure): Strong interest expected from juniors and motivated owner-operators looking for meaningful copper assets in BC.
Your Opportunity: At the $50,000 cash + $300,000 work commitment, this is realistically priced for the scale of documented historical resource and remaining exploration upside.
 
This is informational only — not financial advice. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence, verify current claim status through Mineral Titles Online, and consult a Qualified Person where required.