Tempiute (Black Dog)
Lincoln, Nevada
- Tungsten
- broader current project reports Zn/Cu/Ag and Ga
A rare U.S. tungsten asset with patented tenure, major production history, existing infrastructure, and an active strategic counterparty advancing redevelopment. Historically known as Black Dog / Tempiute / Emerson.
- Gross acres
- 200 acres
- Tenure
- 10 patented mining claims (owner schedule); current lease/option package is broader
- Claims / parcels
- 10
Why it matters
A rare broker-quality U.S. tungsten asset: patented tenure, major production history, existing infrastructure and a current strategic counterparty actively advancing the project.
Historical & district context
Tempiute/Emerson is a major historic U.S. tungsten district. Guardian describes >60 years of production, extensive underground workings, past Union Carbide operations and current redevelopment. A filed lease/option agreement identifies Hinkinite Resources LLC as owner and Guardian/Golden Metal as lessee/optionee.
Infrastructure & logistics
≈61 mi straight-line to Caliente / Union Pacific corridor Existing historic mine infrastructure is publicly described; Guardian reports usable load-out/mill/concentrate-related infrastructure, but electrical condition/capacity needs engineering confirmation. Guardian reports existing water pipes and pumps among infrastructure; current legal water supply/capacity still requires confirmation.
Typical mining
Historic underground skarn mining; potential stockpile/tailings and near-surface opportunities may supplement underground redevelopment.
Typical processing
Crush/grind → gravity and/or flotation to produce scheelite/tungsten concentrate; byproduct recovery depends on mineralogy.
End markets
Tungsten concentrate for hardmetals/carbides, defense, mining/drilling tools and high-temperature alloys; potential byproducts if recoverable.
Critical-mineral angle
Tungsten, copper, zinc, silver and gallium are all on the 2025 list.
Claim schedule
| Serial number | Claim name | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 10 patented claims (names not supplied) | — | Patented |
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