Standard / Hecla Silver-Lead-Zinc Claim – Slocan Mining Division, BC (Major Historical Polymetallic Producer – Core of the System)
 
This mineral claim (Tenure 1131131, yellow zone) covers the core ground of the historical Standard and Hecla occurrences (MINFILE 082FNW180 and 082FNW062), including the Alpha (DL 562), Surprise (DL 563), Shuniewaw (DL 718) and associated crown-granted claims on the southwest flank of Idaho Peak, Slocan Mining Division, British Columbia.
Currently in Application status with the BC Mineral Titles Office.
 
Key highlights from official BC records and historical production:
Major Past Production: Standard produced 746,235 tonnes (1894–1969); Hecla added 20,108 tonnes (1964–1983). Total ~766,343 tonnes of ore.
Recovered Metals: Approximately 9.17 million oz silver, 40,337 tonnes lead, 50,273 tonnes zinc, plus gold and cadmium — gross metal value exceeding CAD $1.17 billion at today’s prices.
High-Grade Ore Shoots: Average head grades ~372 g/t Ag, 5.3% Pb, 6.6% Zn. Clean galena shoots commonly ran 20–54% Pb + 1,000+ g/t Ag.
Extensive Underground Workings on Claim: Multiple adits/tunnels, the famous 1,006 m Hecla drift, Big/Million Dollar stope, raises, and over 1,452 m of historical diamond drilling.
Geology: Classic I05 polymetallic Ag-Pb-Zn+/-Au veins hosted in a wide (up to 50 m) shear zone within Slocan Group argillite, intruded by granodiorite and dikes. Road-accessible location.
 
Standard / Hecla Silver-Lead-Zinc Claim – Slocan Mining Division, BC (Major Historical Polymetallic Producer – Core of the 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. 
 
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.
 
Standard / Hecla Claim – In-Ground Value & Valuation in CAD (Mom & Pop / Owner-Operator / Junior Scenario)
Illustrative Gross Contained Value (Highly Speculative – For Illustration Only) The claim sits directly on the proven lode-fissure system that already produced metal worth well over CAD $1.17 billion at current prices. Down-dip extensions, splays, and unmined shoots remain untested by modern drilling.
 
Conservative Gross Contained Value for the Claim Being Offered Based on documented grades and the scale of the historical system covered by the claim: US$10 million – $60 million+ (highly speculative).
 
Important Disclaimer: These are theoretical gross contained values based solely on historical, unclassified production 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 one of the strongest historical producer claims in the entire Slocan camp — road access, extensive underground development, and proven high-grade shoots make it a ready-made brownfield target. 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.
Your Opportunity: At the $50,000 cash + $300,000 work commitment, this is realistically priced for the scale of documented production history 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