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Western Sierra Mining to Commence Phase I Development Program at Big Chief Mine

By Joel ScanlonMay 17 2011

Western Sierra Mining will commence the first development phase at the Big Chief mine in central Arizona.

This Big Chief contains numerous unpatented claims located in the Hassayampa Mining region around 12 miles south of Prescott in Arizona. In late 1890s, Big Chief mine had the most historical production and then various periodic productions. Chiefly, the property is an underground gold deposit and has some exterior exposures along with little amounts of silver.

The company will start a geological estimation of the mine having a plan to extend the present claim block. The samples are taken from the present outcrops and trenches to verify the earlier exploration. Western has planned to open the current tunnels after claiming an exploration permit and analyze the shafts to additionally describe the current ore body.

Western has proposed a Plan of Operation during the exploration phase. This plan has to be filed with the U.S. Forestry Service for study and the program is extended to embrace the first pre-production target.

Source: http://www.westernsierramining.com/

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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