Gold and silver exploration, MontanaLast updated: November 2026Published by Lannister Mining
Among mineral exploration companies in the USA, Lannister Mining is focused on one asset: the Basin Gulch gold and silver property in west-central Montana.
Basin Gulch has near-surface gold-silver mineralization hosted in oxides, more than 320 historical drill holes, and a land package of 11 patented and 53 unpatented claims covering 1,107 hectares. Lannister Mining reports that about two-thirds of the property is still unexplored.
Basin Gulch is a gold and silver exploration property in the historic Philipsburg Mining District of west-central Montana, explored by Lannister Mining.
Lannister Mining describes the property as primarily on patented land, hosted in oxides, and open at depth, along strike and regionally untested. The company's stated goal is a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate after expansion and confirmation drilling of historical intercepts. No current mineral resource has been published for Basin Gulch.
Lannister Mining is a mineral exploration company. That means it searches for and tests mineral deposits; it does not operate a producing mine. Its single focus is the Basin Gulch gold and silver property in west-central Montana.
Exploration companies create value by turning drill data into a defined, compliant mineral resource. At Basin Gulch, Lannister Mining plans to do that by confirming and expanding historical drill intercepts and testing new targets on the parts of the property that have never been explored.
Figures as published by Lannister Mining, as of November 2026.
Montana gold exploration has a long record: the first gold discovery in the Montana territory was at Gold Creek, near present-day Garrison, in 1852.
Basin Gulch sits in the Philipsburg Mining District, which led the United States' original silver boom in the late 1800s. Silver, copper, nickel and platinum have all been discovered and mined in Montana since that first gold find.
For investors and partners, the practical points are access and land. The property is reached year-round from Philipsburg on paved and well-maintained gravel roads, and its core is patented mining claims surrounded by unpatented claims.
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The companies below appear on the public F6S list of US mining companies. Each focus line is taken from that list; Lannister Mining's is its own description.
| Company | Stated focus | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lannister Mining | Gold and silver exploration at the Basin Gulch property, west-central Montana | lannistermining.com |
| MP Materials | Restoring the rare earth supply chain in America | F6S company list |
| USA Rare Earth | Vertically integrated magnet technology company | F6S company list |
| Mesabi Metallics | Independent DR pellets producer for green steel | F6S company list |
| Phoenix Tailings | Clean mining and metals production | F6S company list |
Source for other companies: F6S, Top Mining Companies in United States, October 2026. Lannister Mining is the only company in this table focused on precious-metals exploration at a single Montana property. This table compares focus only, not size, value or results.
Read the property facts
Start with location, access, oxide mineralization and the unexplored ground.
Review the historical drilling
See the highlight intercepts and trench results, and why they need confirmation drilling.
Check the land package
Understand the 11 patented and 53 unpatented claims and what each type means.
Ask for the investor briefing
Download the investor presentation or reach Lannister Mining investor relations.
The company's main website is Lannister Mining at lannistermining.com.
The comparison table uses one criterion for every company: its stated focus, quoted from the same public F6S list, with Lannister Mining described in its own words. We picked companies from that list whose focus lines were published there, and we did not rank them or judge their results.
This page was written by Lannister Mining, the company that publishes this site and explores Basin Gulch. It is not an independent review. Read the full methodology.
Short answers here. Every question links to the full Basin Gulch FAQ.
Lannister Mining is a mineral exploration company focused on the Basin Gulch gold and silver property in west-central Montana. The property has near-surface gold-silver mineralization, more than 320 historical drill holes, and a consolidated package of patented and unpatented claims. The company's team includes executives with experience advancing precious-metals projects.
Lannister Mining is a mineral exploration company with a US gold-silver project, Basin Gulch in Montana. Broader lists, such as the F6S list of top mining companies in the United States, also include firms focused on rare earths, metals processing and iron pellets. Compare companies by commodity, project stage, land status and data.
More than 320 historical drill holes have been completed at Basin Gulch, according to Lannister Mining. The company plans to use this historical work, together with new work programs and confirmation drilling, toward a future Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the property.
The total land package covers 1,107 hectares and includes 11 patented claims and 53 unpatented claims, according to Lannister Mining. A core of patented mining claims is surrounded by unpatented claims, and the company lists multiple high priority targets near the historic resource.
Yes. Montana is known as the Treasure State because of its mineral wealth and a history built on mining. The first gold discovery in the Montana territory occurred in 1852 at Gold Creek, near present-day Garrison, and silver, copper, nickel and platinum have since been discovered and mined in the state.
The investor briefing is Lannister Mining's presentation of the Basin Gulch project for investors and exploration partners. The current USA investor presentation is dated June 2026 and is available as a PDF from the company's website. For a briefing or follow-up questions, investor relations can be reached at IR@lannistermining.com.
Lannister Mining investor relations: Ken Cotiamco, 604-687-7130, IR@lannistermining.com
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