Prospecting Intelligence Report

Keithly Creek Placer Mine — Keithley 3, 4, 5 + K1–K3 + Unnamed Claims

Prepared by: Cariboo Mining Intel (Neighbours-Hub)

Date: April 13, 2026

Status: FOR SALE

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

1. Claim Summary

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

### Boundary Coordinates (from BC WFS, WGS84)

Keithley claims centroid: 52.78°N, 121.44°W

Source: BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Mineral Titles Administration. Layer: WHSE_MINERAL_TENURE.MTA_ACQUIRED_TENURE_SVW via DataBC WFS. Accessed April 13, 2026.

### Ad Size Discrepancy

The seller advertises 2,200 acres / 45 cells. BC MTO shows 902 acres / 8 registered cells across 8 tenures. Possible explanations:

• OTL (Occupied Third Location) placer claims not visible in public MTO data
• Historic work areas / Crown land included in the sale bundle
• Multiple unregistered cells in the creek system

Buyer recommendation: Conduct independent MTO search using tenure numbers above at mtonline.gov.bc.ca.

2. Regional Geology

Keithly Creek lies within the Cariboo Gold Belt, Barkerville Subterrane, Intermontane Belt of central BC. The claims sit in the Keithly Creek drainage — a tributary to the Horsefly River → Quesnel River system.

### Bedrock Units Underlying the Claim Area

The Nicola Group (Jurassic arc volcanics and sediments) is the primary source terrain for Cariboo placer gold. The Quesnel terrane is the dominant gold-bearing unit throughout the region.

Source: BC Geological Survey, Bedrock Geology layer (WHSE_MINERAL_TENURE.GEOL_BEDROCK_UNIT_POLY_SVW) via DataBC WFS. Accessed April 13, 2026.

### Placer Model

• Source: Mesozoic Nicola Group volcaniclastics + metasediments — regional gold source
• Transport: Glacial meltwater channels from the last glaciation redistributed gold into Keithly Creek
• Concentration: Modern creek bedload + historical Chinese mining workings concentrated gold in creek gravels
• Historic production: Keithly Creek was actively mined during the Cariboo Gold Rush era (1860s–1940s)

3. Hydrology

### Named Water Features in Claim Area

Keithly Creek itself is a lower-order tributary of the Horsefly River system. The claims are centred on the upper Keithly Creek valley with drainage from multiple first-order tributaries.

Source: BC Freshwater Atlas (WHSE_BASEMAPPING.FWA_STREAM_NETWORKS_SP) via DataBC WFS. Accessed April 13, 2026.

4. Access

The claims are accessed via the Cariboo River FSR, then secondary resource roads east toward Keithly Creek. The ad states "gravel road on both sides of Keithly Creek" — consistent with FSR spur roads into the claim area. The placer workings are shallow and vehicle-accessible based on the ad description.

Source: BC Digital Road Atlas (WHSE_BASEMAPPING.DRA_DGTL_ROAD_ATLAS_MPAR_SP) via DataBC WFS. Accessed April 13, 2026.

5. Historical Exploration (ARIS Assessment Reports)

48 unique assessment reports filed for the broader Keithly Creek area (within ±0.15°). Selected key reports:

Active explorers: Barker Minerals Ltd. (multiple properties in area since 2009), Hawkeye Gold & Diamond Inc. (2022 Keithley Creek work), Noble Metal Group Inc. (ongoing Cariboo Belt work)

> Note: ARIS coordinates represent property centres, not exact work locations. Work may have been conducted anywhere on or near the property, not necessarily within claim boundaries.

Source: BC Geological Survey, Assessment Report Indexing System (ARIS), via DataBC WFS layer WHSE_MINERAL_TENURE.ARIS_MINERAL_REPORTS. Accessed April 13, 2026.

6. Satellite Remote Sensing

### Scenes Used

All four scenes are cloud-free over the claim area. Analysis extent: 5.6km × 3.5km (~2,000 hectares) centred on Keithly Creek.

### Indices Computed

### Results

Key finding: The persistent low-vegetation pixels (3.4% of scene) represent areas that were bare or sparsely vegetated in all four summer scenes. In a placer context, these areas warrant field investigation — they may reflect:

• Active or historic placer workings
• Saturated/permafrost soils
• Creek channel gravel bars
• Resource road surfaces

The gold target composite (iron oxide × bare × water/road exclusion) identifies 3,088 high-scoring pixels concentrated along the creek corridor and adjacent terraces. These are first-pass exploration targets requiring ground-truthing.

### Satellite Images

Sources:

• Copernicus Sentinel-2 data, processed by ESA, accessed via Microsoft Planetary Computer.
• Index references: Rouse et al. 1974 (NDVI), Gao 1996 (NDMI), Xu 2006 (MNDWI), Drury 2001 (Iron Oxide Ratio)

Caveats:

• Iron oxide ratio is a proxy, not validated against soil geochemistry
• 10m resolution cannot identify individual trees or determine vegetation species
• NDVI values in range 0.40–0.43 suggest mixed forest/shrubland (consistent with Cariboo interior)
• No ground truth sampling has been performed; targets require field verification

7. First Nations Consultation Requirements

Tsilhqot'in National Government — PRIMARY

The claims lie within Tsilhqot'in territory. This is a material consideration:

• 2014 SCC decision (Tsilhqot'in Nation v. BC): Established Tsilhqot'in Aboriginal title over ~1,750 km² near the claims. This is the land in question.
• Section 7 DRIPA or equivalent engagement framework required before new mining authorizations
• December 2025 Gitxaala ruling: BC's FN consultation requirements may be stronger than current MCCF process — elevated legal uncertainty for all new mining authorizations in BC
• Timeline: Budget 2–5 years for FN relationship-building before any new mining authorizations in high-risk territory

Williams Lake First Nation (T'exelc) — SECONDARY

• Risk: Medium — LoPA or collaborative engagement process in place
• Action: Engage WLFN economic development office before field work

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

8. Infrastructure Included (per Seller's Ad)

• EX 200 shaker deck wash plant
• NEW 8-inch water pump + hoses + manifold + valves
• Fuel tank
• Ponds and water system — built and functioning
• Camp area established
• Active water licence (Great C) with archeological report completed

Water licence transfer: Buyer should confirm transfer process with BC MFLNRORD. Archeological report completion reduces but does not eliminate risk of downstream archaeological discovery during operations.

9. Interpretation and Recommendations

### Strengths

1. Active, permitted operation — seller has water licence, archeological report, and infrastructure in place

2. Proven geologic setting — Nicola Group / Cariboo Gold Belt is a world-class placer terrane with 150+ years of documented production

3. Modern exploration in area — Hawkeye Gold, Barker Minerals active 2018–2024

4. 2027 expiry provides runway — 18+ months to conduct assessment work and retain claims after purchase

5. Road-accessible — Cariboo River FSR provides year-round access

### Risks

1. FN consultation — Tsilhqot'in territory requires formal engagement; new authorizations carry elevated uncertainty

2. Ad size discrepancy — buyer should verify total cell count independently

3. Water licence transfer — requires MFLNRORD approval; confirm before closing

4. Assessment work requirements — placer claims require $150/cell/year; 8 cells = $1,200/year minimum

### Recommended Next Steps for Buyers

1. MTO verification: Pull all 8 tenure records at mtonline.gov.bc.ca

2. Site visit: Arrange through seller — road-accessible

3. FN pre-engagement: Contact Tsilhqot'in Nation and WLFN before making offer

4. Legal review: Water licence transfer and title search by mining lawyer

5. Due diligence: Barker Minerals and Hawkeye Gold ARIS reports (see links above) — request copies for area geology context

6. Drone survey: Recommend high-resolution orthophoto + DEM to map active workings, creek geometry, and tailings before purchase

10. Data Sources and Citations

11. Disclaimer

This report was prepared using public government data and remote sensing analysis. It is not a geological survey, financial advice, or legal opinion. Mineral potential and target areas identified through satellite analysis are hypotheses requiring ground-truth verification. The authors make no representations about the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. All data should be independently verified before any investment decision is made. FN engagement strategy should be reviewed by a qualified mining lawyer.

*Report compiled by Cariboo Mining Intel (Neighbours-Hub) — April 13, 2026*