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Last updated: November 2026

Basin Gulch claims and site access

The Basin Gulch Property has 11 patented and 53 unpatented mining claims, 64 in total, covering 1,107 hectares. A core of patented claims is surrounded by unpatented claims, the property is primarily on patented land, and it has year-round access from Philipsburg, Montana.

How many claims are on the Basin Gulch Property?

There are 64 claims: 11 patented and 53 unpatented, totaling 1,107 hectares. The land package is consolidated, with multiple high priority targets near the historic resource.

Land package essentials

Definition

Patented and unpatented claims at Basin Gulch

A patented mining claim is one for which full title to the land has been granted. An unpatented mining claim gives the right to explore and develop minerals on public land without transferring title to the surface. Rules for both are administered federally by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

At Basin Gulch, 11 patented claims form the core of the property and 53 unpatented claims surround them. This structure places the core of the property on patented land.

Numbers

Basin Gulch land package by the numbers

Patented claims
11
Unpatented claims
53
Total area
1,107 ha
From Butte, Montana
1 hr

Patented compared with unpatented claims at Basin Gulch

How the two parts of the Basin Gulch land package differ, judged on the same criteria.

Basin Gulch Property claim types. Published by Lannister Mining.
CriterionPatented claimsUnpatented claims
Count at Basin Gulch1153
Position on the propertyCore of the propertySurround the patented core
Land titleFull title grantedMineral rights on public land; title not transferred

How do you get to Basin Gulch?

Basin Gulch is reached from Philipsburg, Montana, on paved and well-maintained gravel roads, and it is about one hour from Butte. Access is year-round, so field programs, drilling and site visits are not limited to a summer season. For field geologists planning a visit, Philipsburg is the nearest town and Butte is the nearest larger regional center.

For the full picture, start with the Basin Gulch drilling data overview, which ties drill holes, trenches, claims and geology together.

Common questions

Short answers to what field geologists and exploration partners ask most often.

How many claims make up the Basin Gulch Property?

The Basin Gulch Property includes 11 patented and 53 unpatented claims. Together they form a consolidated land package of 1,107 hectares, with a core of patented mining claims surrounded by unpatented mining claims.

What is the difference between patented and unpatented mining claims?

A patented claim is one where the federal government has passed full title to the holder, so the land is privately owned. An unpatented claim gives the holder the right to explore for and develop minerals on federal land without owning it. Basin Gulch has 11 patented and 53 unpatented claims.

How large is the Basin Gulch Property?

The total land package covers 1,107 hectares, about 2,735 acres. It is made up of 11 patented and 53 unpatented claims, and roughly two-thirds of the property is still unexplored, which leaves substantial ground for new target work.

Is Basin Gulch on private land?

Basin Gulch is primarily on patented land, meaning the core of the property is made up of patented mining claims held as private property. Unpatented claims on federal land surround that patented core and make up the rest of the 1,107 hectare package.

How do you get to Basin Gulch?

Access is year-round from Philipsburg, Montana, on paved and well-maintained gravel roads. The property is about one hour from Butte, Montana, the nearest larger city, which supports crew rotation, equipment supply and sample transport for field programs.

Can fieldwork run year-round at Basin Gulch?

Year-round road access from Philipsburg is a stated feature of the Basin Gulch Property. Winter conditions still affect field programs in western Montana, so the timing of any specific drilling or trenching campaign is set by Lannister Mining as operator.

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