Secret Pass Gold Project

As illustrated in Figure 2, the Secret Pass Project is strategically located within the renowned Oatman-Katherine Gold District in northwestern Arizona, near the Nevada and California state borders. This historically significant district, established in 1863, ranks as Arizona’s third-largest gold-producing region.

Between 1863 and 1940, the Oatman-Katherine Gold District is estimated to have produced over two million ounces of gold and one million ounces of silver. The district hosts numerous historic mines and workings, with over 80 separate mines reporting production, underscoring its extensive mineral wealth and exploration potential.

More recently, the Oatman-Katherine District has experienced a significant resurgence in exploration and mining activity. Notable current operations include the Moss Mine, owned by Northern Vertex Corp., an open-pit heap leach operation that achieved commercial production in September 2018. Additionally, Para Resources Inc. commenced underground production at its Gold Roads Project in February 2019, further highlighting the district’s renewed prominence in modern gold mining.

Figure 2: Oatman-Katherine Gold District, Arizona

The Secret Pass Project now comprises of 8 unpatented lode mining claims and 1 State of Arizona mining claim comprising a total of 271 hectares (669.65 acres). The claims under the administration of the US Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”).