Avimetal’s Arizona Gold Mining Project is a placer gold mining initiative in Salome, Arizona, focused on extracting gold from historically productive alluvial fields using waterless electrostatic dry washing separation. The project covers an initial 40 acres of placer mining claims, with plans to expand through additional land and claims. It is designed for desert mining conditions, reducing water use while improving fine and coarse gold recovery. The development plan includes early dry separation operations, concentrate production, and future scaling into a 1,000-ton capacity production facility, positioning the project as a low-water, lower-cost, environmentally responsible gold recovery operation.
Phased Development Approach
Initial Setup (Jan 2027)
Deployment of small static and dry separators on the first two 40-acre claims, establishing baseline operations with minimal capital outlay.
Early Production (March - May 2027)
Target extraction of 20 tons of gold concentrate from the initial 40 acres, providing immediate cash flow and operational validation.
Territorial Expansion
Acquisition of additional private land and up to 80 nearby claims totaling 960 acres through the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Facility Development (by Sept 30)
Establishment of a 1,000-ton capacity production facility to scale operations for maximum efficiency and throughput.