Boyd–Rainbow Canyon
Lincoln, Nevada
- Alumina-bearing / alunite-related material
Mixed patented/unpatented tenure, historical alunite context and excellent Caliente rail proximity create a differentiated specialty-mineral story.
- Gross acres
- 320 acres
- Tenure
- 12 unpatented + 4 patented claims
- Claims / parcels
- 16
Why it matters
Mixed patented/unpatented tenure, historical alunite context and excellent Caliente rail proximity create a differentiated specialty-mineral story.
Historical & district context
NBMG historical work in Rainbow Canyon/Boyd describes alunite and altered volcanic material; recorded historical production in the district included small shipments. This is district/property-area context, not a modern resource statement.
Infrastructure & logistics
≈11 mi straight-line to Caliente / Union Pacific corridor Caliente/Pioche regional power infrastructure is relatively close; mine-scale service and upgrades not verified. Eastern Nevada is water-constrained. Any beneficiation or leaching concept should assume water rights/process-water sourcing are gating diligence items.
Typical mining
Likely surface quarry/open pit if shallow altered zones are the target.
Typical processing
Product route depends completely on mineralogy: direct industrial mineral, calcination, acid/alkali processing or other beneficiation may be required.
End markets
Potential alumina/aluminum feed or specialty industrial-mineral use only if mineralogy, recoverability and product specs support it.
Critical-mineral angle
Aluminum is on the 2025 critical-minerals list; an 'alumina' label alone does not establish an economic aluminum resource.
Claim schedule
| Serial number | Claim name | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NV105229405 | Citori | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229406 | East Camp | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229407 | Fabio | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229408 | Hardscrabble | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229409 | High Step | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229410 | Legrande | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229411 | Medallion | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229412 | Mickey | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229413 | Millet | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229414 | Rainbow | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229415 | Rock Home | Lode | Unpatented |
| NV105229416 | Stockton | Lode | Unpatented |
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