Keithly Creek Placer Mine — Intelligence Report

Prepared by: Cariboo Mining Intel (Neighbours-Hub)

Date: April 13, 2026

Status: FOR SALE — Keithly Creek, BC

Executive Summary

Keithly Creek is an active placer gold property in the Cariboo Gold Belt, 80km northeast of Williams Lake, BC. The property sits in the Horsefly River watershed and is road-accessible on both sides of the creek. A full permitting and infrastructure package transfers with the sale.

Asking Price: $2,000,000

Contact: 604-989-0000 / wideopenworldt@gmail.com

Registered Claims (BC MTO — Verified April 13, 2026)

8 active placer claims in good standing. All expire September 30, 2027.

Claim Name	Tenure Number	Area	Acres
KEITHLEY 3	413206	50.0 ha	124 ac
KEITHLEY 4	396319	50.0 ha	124 ac
KEITHLY 5	398654	50.0 ha	124 ac
K1	595225	19.6 ha	48 ac
K2	594878	19.6 ha	48 ac
K3	595227	19.6 ha	48 ac
(unnamed A)	521262	136.9 ha	338 ac
(unnamed B)	542577	19.6 ha	48 ac
TOTAL		365 ha	902 ac

Registered Owner: Martinich, Terrence Gordon (100%)

Encumbrances: None visible in public MTO records

> Note on size: The seller advertises 2,200 acres / 45 cells. BC MTO shows 902 acres / 8 registered cells. Possible explanations: OTL (Occupied Third Location) claims, historic unrecorded work areas, or Crown land bundled with the sale. Buyer should conduct independent MTO search using the tenure numbers above.

Infrastructure Included

EX 200 shaker deck wash plant
NEW 8-inch water pump with hoses and manifold + valves
Fuel tank
Ponds and water system — built and functioning
Camp area established
Active water license (Great C) with archeological report completed
Road-accessible on both sides of Keithly Creek

Geological Setting

Belt: Cariboo Gold Belt, Barkerville Subterrane
Drainage: Keithly Creek → Horsefly River → Quesnel River
Bedrock: Mesozoic volcaniclastics and metasediments of the Cariboo terrane
Placer model: Glacial meltwater channels + modern creek bedload
Historic production: Chinese placer mining era, multiple operations 1860s–1940s
Modern exploration: Active (see below)

Recent Exploration — Nearby ARIS Assessment Reports

The broader Keithly Creek area has seen consistent modern exploration:

Year	Property	Operator	Work Type	Value (1986$)
2024	Keithley	Fallis, Glenn	Physical	$1,028
2024	Cariboo	Noble Metal Group	Geophysical	$10,413
2022	Keithley Creek + Swift River	Hawkeye Gold & Diamond	Geochem + Geology + Geophysics	$40,616
2019	Keithley Creek	Hawkeye Gold & Diamond	Geophysics	$17,470
2018	Keithley area	Barker Minerals	Geochemical	$15,296
2009	Frank Creek area	Barker Minerals	Drilling + Geochem + Physical	$356,935

48 unique assessment reports filed in the broader area since 1967.

First Nations Consultation Requirements

Tsilhqot'in National Government — PRIMARY

The claims are within Tsilhqot'in territory. This is significant because:

The landmark 2014 Supreme Court of Canada decision (Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia) established Tsilhqot'in Aboriginal title over 1,750 km² of their territory near the claims
Section 7 DRIPA or equivalent engagement framework is required before new mining authorizations
The December 2025 Gitxaala Nation court ruling has elevated legal uncertainty around BC's FN consultation requirements — this affects all new mining authorizations in BC
Budget 2-5 years for FN relationship-building in high-risk territories

Williams Lake First Nation (T'exelc) — SECONDARY

Medium risk — LoPA or collaborative engagement process in place
Engage WLFN economic development office before any field work

> Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. FN engagement strategy should be reviewed by a qualified mining lawyer.

Permits and Assessment Status

Water License: Great C — active, included
Archeological Report: Completed — included
Work Assessments: Valid until 2035 (per seller — verify with MTO)
Mining Season: May through November (standard for Cariboo placer operations)
MTO Reference: All 8 tenures listed above — verify at https://mtonline.gov.bc.ca

What Transfers With the Sale

1. All 8 registered BC MTO placer claims (Tenure 413206, 396319, 398654, 595225, 594878, 595227, 521262, 542577)

2. Surface infrastructure (wash plant, pump, water system, camp)

3. Active water license (Great C)

4. Archeological report

5. Contact: 604-989-0000 / wideopenworldt@gmail.com

Recommended Next Steps for Buyers

1. MTO Search: Pull each tenure individually at mtonline.gov.bc.ca using the tenure numbers above

2. Site Visit: Arrange directly with seller — road-accessible year-round

3. FN Pre-Engagement: Contact Tsilhqot'in Nation and WLFN before making an offer

4. Legal Review: Mining lawyer to review water license transfer and title

5. Due Diligence: Independent geological review of ARIS data — 48 reports available at https://apps.nrs.gov.bc.ca/pub/aris/

*Report prepared by Cariboo Mining Intel (Neighbours-Hub) using BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation public data (DataBC WFS), ARIS assessment report database, and Tsilhqot'in Nation public records. All data verified April 13, 2026. This report is not a legal opinion or financial advice.*