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Appox 100 acres. 1,200m river frontage on the mighty Fraser. 75km North of Lillooet, British Columbia. Access via Pavilion FSR on W side of River. Documented PAST GOLD/PLATINUM PRODUCER. Minfile 092INW050 First prospected by gold rush miners of 1858, The Glasgow family of father and sons panned the river by boat during this period. In 1970-71, sampling was carried out by Roy Erickson and Shore Explorations Ltd. Sampling on the property was concentrated mainly on the 'beaches' along the Fraser River where samples consisted of 0.02 cubic metre panned by hand down to a black sand concentrate. All samples were taken of gravel at about 0.3m depth. Analytical results from some samples yielded 89.8 grams per ton gold, and 11.9 grams per ton platinum (Report 3551). Road access viewed on BCGS map website. The side south of the river is open while the north side is Edge Hills Wilderness Park, and protected. More related information in the “Fraser River Clinton” property listing.
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