Rye patch, nv mining claim higrading gold nugget hunting. Hit a patch of weeds, and found an old penny patch with 2 large cents. It is located east of the gold bug mine and is believed to be on the same strike. We stopped to check this place out for future camping trips. Nov 14, 2019 rye patch state recreation area in nevada is one of the best places to go metal detecting in the u. The company also owns the development stage ana paula project in guerrero, mexico. Section 8 is one of the most soughtafter sections in all of nevada. A prospectors expedition for gold nuggets in nevada. This is the very last and the best claim that will be sold in section 24.
Rye patch mines old ground for new gold in north central. In addition to going to the bureau of land management, you can visit the websites for the nevada bureau of mines and geology see resources and the nevada commission on mineral resources. Rye patch gold metal detecting for gold icmjs mining. Alio touted that the merger establishes an operating presence in nevada, providing further geopolitical diversification. The majuba placersrye patch gold hunting pershing county. Rye patch, and to a lesser extent, the area around it is famous for crystalline chevron nuggets. Jan 03, 2014 the main rye patch nugget area located south to southeast of majuba mountain and east of rye patch reservoir is certainly among the best known, most popular and most heavily worked in nevada yet it continues to produce gold. The district can be reached by taking the rye patch exit off interstate 80. There were some recent discussions on another forum that must be shared with those that metal detect and prospect in rye patch, nv, please read the following summary and share with your clubs members and prospecting friends. Positioned 22 miles north of lovelock and 50 miles south of winnemucca, rye patch state recreation area is a recreationalists paradise. Rye patch state recreation area travel nevada nevada.
The area is located west of the rye patch reservoir, about 45 miles north of lovelock in pershing county. Rare placer gold claim in rye patch, nevada section 24. In california contact scott at 530 2494925 in nevada contact larry at 775 8427244 to donate gold recovery equipment. The companys seasoned management team is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of quality resourcebased gold and silver projects. Northern nevada is home to the states best known placer field for nugget shooting with a metal detector, the majuba or rye patch placer district. While not every piece is of the chevron shape, some nice examples are found with metal detectors. The last action for this claim occurred on february 14, 2019. Many of these have been lockedup for generations and i was finally able to obtain a few of them. Go metal detecting at rye patch state recreation area in nevada. Rye, ny patch breaking local news events schools weather.
One of the best places in nevada to search for nuggets is rye patch state recreation area, northeast of lovelock. In this report, we will provide a general overview of the project but we will also try to calculate the impact of rye patch efficiency plans on the net present value of the project. The rye patch placers are located here east of majuba mountain, which are world famous for the shallow surface deposits of gold that can be worked with metal detectors. Claims in section 24 rarely come up for sale as these have been locked in for many, many years. Jun 18, 2017 in this video i met a few friends from utah and went looking for gold in the rye patch area of northern nevada.
Northern nevada gold prospecting metal detecting for nuggets. People have been prospecting at rye patch as far back as the 1970s, but dont worrythey say theres. I have a premium goldproducing unpatented placer mining claim for sale in the rye patch area of nevada. Rye patch state recreation area is a 2,400acre 970 ha state park unit of nevada, united states, adjoining rye patch reservoir, an 11,000acre 4,500 ha impoundment on the humboldt river, and the smaller pitttaylor reservoirs. I have heard a lot about rye patch nevada and now that we are retired the wife and i are thinking about taking a trip down there so i can do some detecting for nuggets.
On may 18th 2010 rye patch gold announced the first ni 43101 compliant resource estimate for the companys 100% owned lincoln hill goldsilver project in western nevada. Ownership and use of this claim is overseen by the bureau of land managements humboldt river field office under the serial number nmc1142070. We have published a site visit report on the nevada assets of rye patch gold rpm. Rare placer gold claim in rye patch, nevada section 24 ebay. The larger gold quartz specimen pictured at top is estimated to contain 10 ounces of gold. Rye patch state recreation area is located on a 22mile long reservoir with nearly 72 miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water surface. You can still use gold as a pathfinder to gold, william bill howald, president and ceo of rye patch, said. Known for its famous chevron gold, a unique form of crsyalline gold nuggets, rye patch has been mined extensively over the past several decades. Rye patch state recreation area in nevada is one of the. Oct 10, 2017 the area is located just west of rye patch reservoir, south of winnemucca near the small town of imlay, nevada. Rye patch gold corporation mining in nevada business.
A rare form of gold, known as chevron gold, is also found at rye patch. Oct 27, 2017 there were some recent discussions on another forum that must be shared with those that metal detect and prospect in rye patch, nv, please read the following summary and share with your clubs members and prospecting friends. The park also serves as a popular base camp for offroad vehicles, ghost town exploration and gold prospecting. I have a premium goldproducing unpatented placer mining claims for sale in the rye patchmt majuba area of nevada. Get the best deals on nevada land real estate when you shop the largest online selection at. Gold prospecting in national parks and on private land is prohibited. In fact, gold prospectors from all around the western united states. Rye patch, nevada gold nugget hunting nugget shooter forums. How to hunt for gold nuggets with a metal detector in nevada.
The main rye patch nugget area located south to southeast of majuba mountain and east of rye patch reservoir is certainly among the best known, most popular and most heavily worked in nevada yet it continues to produce gold. I have a premium gold producing unpatented placer mining claim for sale in the rye patch area of nevada. However, did you know that you can still hunt for gold and possibly strike it big right here in nevada. Rye patch continuing to grow nevada resources stage. Leveraging its strong financial position and cash to acquire the operating florida canyon gold. Rye patch state recreation area in nevada is one of the best places to go metal detecting in the u. Use the park as a base as you explore the surrounding hills. In this video i met a few friends from utah and went looking for gold in the rye patch area of northern nevada. Located a few miles west of rye patch reservoir and east of majuba mountain, this area was first discovered in the 1930s. For sale unpatented placer mining gold claim in nv state. The gold placers at rye patch, nevada are well known by gold prospectors who hunt with metal detectors. Open yearround, in addition to gold panning, visitors can camp, fish, picnic, hike, water ski, and swim. Jun 14, 2010 on may 18th 2010 rye patch gold announced the first ni 43101 compliant resource estimate for the companys 100% owned lincoln hill goldsilver project in western nevada.
Visited some cool places and saw some beautiful country. The gold bearing area was expansive, covering many miles over an arid flat with no water. I have an opportunity to buy some claims that have been locked in since the 60s and so am looking to sell a few of my section 8 claims to help pay for these moreexpensive. Rye patch state recreation area is home to rye patch reservoir, a body of water along the humboldt river, and covers a whopping 11,000 acres of land when full.
This area is located west of rye patch reservoir near imlay, south of winnemucca in pershing county. In fact, gold prospectors from all around the western united states often visit rye patch to search for gold. Rye patch announces first gold pour at florida canyon. Rye patch, nevada gold nugget hunting nugget shooter. Are there any places that detecting is not allowed, claims. Rye patch gold us incorporated of reno, nevada 97 mining. In nevada contact phil at 775 8831424 in california contact mike at 830 4567927 or larry at 775 8427244 all donations are tax deductible following irs rules. I have several 20acre placer claims in section 8 of 32n 32e in rye patch, nv right next to mt. Rye patch, placerities, sawtooth, rabbit hole, and rosebud districts are the most productive for a prospector with a metal detector. The recreation area is located at the end of state route 401 rye patch road, which connects to interstate 80u. Route 95 about 22 miles 35 km northeast of lovelock. Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a 22mile long reservoir created by a dam on the humboldt river. Perhaps the best known goldfield in the united states is the rye patch area near imlay.
Rye patch state recreation area lovelock 2020 all you. The seaburg prospect formerly marked as unnamed, is a 20 acre lode claim located in the florence mining district. We are focused on the safe and profitable production of gold from our cornerstone asset, the 100% owned florida canyon mine in nevada, usa. Im just looking for a heads up from anybody who knows the area.
Nugget hunters have been working this area extensively since the original discovery of gold here in the 1930s, but it really became a popular area in the past few decades when high quality metal detectors hit the market, making it. Im heading out to the rye patch in nevada for the first time and was wondering if there is anything i need to know. Its no secret that our state wouldnt be the place that it is today without the arrival of 19thcentury prospectors looking to get rich. Oasis in the desert this place was a big surprise to us. Gold prospecting in nevada gold panning travel nevada. Metal detecting is the most popular way to search for gold nuggets in rye patch since the lack of water makes placer mining impossible. Rye patch updates gold exploration along the cortez trend. Probably the most wellknown gold district in nevada is called rye patch, or the majuba placers due to its proximity to majuba mountains. The occasional lucky prospector can still find a gold nugget. Rye patch gold us incorporated is a corporation claimant based in reno, nevada for 1,397 mining claims155 are active and 440 are closed. Rare claim in rye patch, nv gold prospectors association of.
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