Why would you want to buy or lease a gold mine? For the investor, a quality mining track has the potential to turn a sizable profit. However, gold mines are not without risk. Buying or leasing the property is just the first step to a successful operation. Find someone with expert knowledge about gold and mineral mining. Then, you would need to put together a high quality crew and acquire all of the necessary machinery and equipment to start-up and maintain quality mining operations.
The U.S. is one of the larger gold producing nations in the world and according to the U.S. Geological Survey, produced 240 tons gold in 2007. The continued rise in the cost value of gold, promises to keep the pressure on domestic mines to produce more of this precious metal.
Where Can You Find Gold Mines for Sale?
Interest persons or investor groups can locate many different properties, tracks and mining claims for sale across the U.S. and beyond. Some of the areas in the U.S. include Mohave County, Arizona, other AZ areas, Montana, California, Nevada, Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Utah and Washington. Outside the U.S., you can find gold and mineral mines that can be bought, purchased or leased in Mexico, Ecuador, Honduras, Canada, Australia and Argentina.
Resources with listings available for purchase:
• Gold and Silver Mines for sale: www.goldandsilvermines.com
• Mining claims for sale in Alaska: www.akmining.com/mine/sellclaims.htm
• Boulder Patch Mines: www.boulderpatchmines.com/mines_for_sale.html
It is critical that you get professional help to estimate values and verify accuracy of claims before purchasing any type of metal mine or operation. Proceed with caution on any deal and seek out experienced legal help.
Video: Gold Mines for Sale
This video gives a slideshow type presentation of gold mining claims available for purchase. The claims are in the Weaver Mining District, Mohave County, Arizona.
About Gold:
The allure of gold has been with us since it was first discovered, and has always been considered valuable. The mere presence of this mineral has caused untold numbers of battles throughout history and is still highly regarded as a unit of value and an inflation hedge today.
• The Price of gold, how high can it go?
Resources:
• minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/gold/mcs-2008-gold.pdf