Nine decades of study
From the first 1935 geologic survey to modern environmental permitting - a well-documented, high-purity deposit.
A documented exploration record.
California Chemical Co. completed the first geologic survey of magnesite in the Whitemoon area - 60 trenches and four diamond drill holes with positive results.
Basic Magnesium, Inc. examined and mapped the property.
The Defense Plant Corporation mapped the deposit and analyzed 27 samples; the USGS conducted studies on the site.
Charles Vitaliano of the USGS mapped Whitemoon and Capitan. A private lessee opened a small quarry with two shafts before operations ceased.
Vitaliano published the Vitaliano Report in the California Journal of Mines and Geology - magnesium grades up to 46.3%.
The California Geological Survey classified the area as holding significant measured / indicated resources with high purity.
Kraemer Consulting Natural Resources estimated deposit size using satellite imagery and Vitaliano figures.
SWCA Environmental Consultants conducted site visits and permitting reports; Dr. Lawrence Snee supported an exploration program with samples assayed at ALS labs.
Certificate of Land Use Compliance approval recognizing Whitemoon’s right to mine.
Advancing exploration today.
Whitemoon is currently advancing near-term development and production-restart scenarios.
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