Lucin
Box Elder, Utah
- Scandium, chromium, aluminum
Very strong strategic-minerals narrative plus rare rail proximity; potentially one of the portfolio’s most differentiated greenfield stories if assays and metallurgy are strong.
- Gross acres
- 220 acres
- Tenure
- 11 unpatented mining claims
- Claims / parcels
- 11
Why it matters
Very strong strategic-minerals narrative plus rare rail proximity; potentially one of the portfolio’s most differentiated greenfield stories if assays and metallurgy are strong.
Historical & district context
The Lucin mining district in the Pilot Range has documented copper/lead/iron and polymetallic production dating to the 19th century. The partnership’s scandium/chromium/aluminum target is a newer commodity thesis and must be supported by modern geochemistry/mineralogy rather than district history alone.
Infrastructure & logistics
≈4 mi straight-line to Lucin / Union Pacific corridor Rail corridor and regional transmission create a strong logistics narrative, but local distribution/substation capacity near the claims must be verified. Great Salt Lake desert setting is water-constrained; any hydrometallurgical scandium concept will require robust water/right and recycle planning.
Typical mining
Likely surface exploration/open-pit concept if scandium is disseminated in a broad host; exact method depends on mineral host.
Typical processing
Scandium recovery is highly mineralogy-specific and often hydrometallurgical; chromium/aluminum pathways differ. A defined recoverable product is essential.
End markets
Scandium for Al-Sc alloys, aerospace/additive manufacturing and solid-oxide fuel cells; chromium for stainless/alloys; aluminum broad industrial use.
Critical-mineral angle
Scandium, chromium and aluminum are all on the 2025 list.
Claim schedule
| Serial number | Claim name | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 11 unpatented claims (names not supplied) | — | Unpatented |
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