The Atlin Whisper, December 18 2024 by What's Up Yukon

ATLIN GOLDFIELDS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

By Clive Aspinall, P.Eng.

Geologist/Atlin Placer Miners Association (APMA)

9th December 2024 - Gold Price/per oz USD$2,666.30/CDN$3,784.34

The Imperial Mine is truly a story of Atlin’s lost gold mine. An Atlin mystery too, when it comes to gold grades, reported from high to low by different operators, and the lack of continuity of mining operations.

Variable gold grades indicate the presence of the “Nugget Effect” caused by the irregular distribution of coarse free gold grains within quartz veins. Similar “Nugget Effects” are present at Yellowjacket mine on Pine Creek and at Engineer mine on Tagish Lake, 32 kilometres west of Atlin. The Imperial mine is also reported to host silver as well as gold, as at Engineer mine.

The Imperial gold occurrence is located about eight kilometres northeast of Atlin, on the southwest flank of Mount Monroe. The property was first staked in 1899 after gold was discovered in a 150 metre long quartz vein that varies in reported width from 12 centimetres to 2.6 metres.

From 1899-1903, the Nimrod Syndicate did considerable development work including building a 5-stamp mill and bunkhouse and driving two crosscut tunnels, an upper and a lower, to intersect the mineralized quartz vein.

Nimrod Syndicate reportedly milled 268 tons of ore, primarily from the upper level. Over the years, sample gold grade reports have varied considerably between 0.13 to 1.68 oz/t, however average grade from Nimrod’s production was 0.37 oz/t. This equates to a value of $3.7 million CDN at today’s gold prices. If these reported grades are true, it is a mystery why Nimrod stopped operating? Why has no drilling or modern-day exploration been undertaken on this showing?

To continue the story, in 1931, the British Columbia Minister of Mines reported that a select sample of sparsely mineralized quartz collected from a small dump assayed 12.78 oz/t gold and 7.40 oz/t silver. About that time Imperial attracted the interest of an Alaska mining company, who wanted to verify the gold grades. Canadian, British and USA companies since then have also explored the mine area, including:

• 1973 Surprise Resources Ltd.

• 1981 Anglo Canadian Mining Corporation

• 1984 Lear Oil and Gas Corporation

• 1987 Homestake Mineral Development Corporation

From 2000 to 2011, Clive Aspinall owned the mineral tenures and studied the area to investigate what rocks hosted Mount Monroe gold, which potentially could, he believed, reflect a source of Atlin’s placer gold. This work involved collecting mineralized rock for petrographic study. It was speculated gold quartz veins on Mount Monroe are hosted adjacent to weak ferruginous fault zones within a sequence of volcanic rocks. The mine area has complex structural geology featuring an intrusion of hornblendite, another of diorite, which are associated rusty altered ultramafic rock hosting the quartz veins. In this study, microscopic gold was only found in talus as “Float Rock” below the volcanic unit, with associated visible chalcopyrite and copper carbonate.

Since 2017, Brixton Metals Corporation have included the Imperial Mine occurrence within their larger Atlin Gold Fields Property. In 2024, the Property was optioned by Eldorado Gold Corporation. There could be more gold to be discovered on Mount Monroe, and “Eldorado”, with operating mines in three countries, certainly has the money and expertise to explore this historic area.

“Being Well-Cared For”

Jeff Salmon

There were times in his childhood when he was being well-cared for. First and foremost, in the early years, by his mom before she was taken. Years later a step-mom filled in to provide a woman’s tenderness. Even though she was nice the boy felt an emotional gap. He missed his mom. Sadly, dad was the type of man who kept himself removed emotionally from his children and couldn’t offer closeness.

Christmas Traditions

Philippine

Every year, the city of San Fernando holds Ligligan Parul (or Giant Lantern Festival) featuring dazzling parols (lanterns) that symbolize the Star of Bethlehem. Each parol consists of thousands of spinning lights that illuminate the night sky. The festival has made San Fernando the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines.

His grandfather was a wonderful exception. He and grandma lived hours away so visits occurred only twice a year for a glorious week at their small farm. This was heaven on earth. They were easy to be with and forthcoming with affection and homemade goodies like apple pies.

The boy learned how to tend crops while they told stories of the old country in Europe. Time there was a gift of being well-cared for and learning how to receive and give love. Years later when they went into a home he was the only one who visited often and made sure visits included affection with a full measure of humor. Sometimes they couldn’t stop laughing.

When the boy grew up with a family of his own he made sure each child shared the love and good humor from him and his wife, along with a rich understanding of their heritage. Each one thrived being well-cared for.

This Christmas might be a good time to take stock of who in your community needs to be well cared for and how you can make that happen

Mexico

All across Mexico members of the Church put on Pastorelas (Shepherd's Plays) to retell the Christmas story. The Mexican Christmas season begins early in December with Las Posadas, a religious march that re-enacts the journey of Mary and Joseph.

The vibrant red poinsettia flowers are also used in holiday arrangements for decoration throughout the country.

Finland

On Christmas morning, Finish families traditionally eat a porridge made of rice and milk topped with cinnamon, milk, or butter. Whoever finds the almond placed inside one of the puddings "wins" but some families cheat and hide a few almonds so the kids don't get upset. At the end of the day, it is customary to warm up in a sauna together.

Caleigh Alleyna & Lisa Joyner

Love at your fingertips

Love is the root

And love is the way

Love is the reason

And love is the cause

Love is the beginning, middle, and end.

There is nothing else

Nothing else but love.

Fear is the anomaly

Take away fear

And you’re left with the core: Pure, truthful, love.

Their Secret Weapon

All is not what it seems,

Fear is their biggest tool

Their most powerful weapon

They use it to foment your anger

To turn you red with rage

So that you hear not

Your voice of reason

Telling you

That fear has got hold of you

And all is not what is seems.

https://stephenbadhwar.substack.com

- March 2005, Dec. 2024

Fear’s Evolution into Love

Fear and Hate are strong

But they are not powerful

Love is powerful

In the end it is Love that supersedes For Hate is forceful And takes a lot of energy

Too much to sustain And it eventually falters

As it runs its course

But Love triumphs

As it grows upon itself And transforms all that is feeble.

Fear and Hate are pervasive and strong

They can destroy many things

But that’s all they can do

Destruct and destroy They cannot build It is Love that builds It is Love that connects And Love that endures.

“All you need is love”

Love is all there is

There is nothing else

Nothing else but love.

All the rest

Is just the chaos

In love’s diminishment.

“Loveisallthereis” “Loveisallthereis.”

NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE

Discovery Avenue

Perfect location, at the entrance to town, this 31.4 x 90 ft lot, prepped and ready for development. Ideal for that business you have been thinking to develop. Take the first step!

$160,000

4th Street

400 sq.ft., one bedroom cabin plus a large workshop on two adjoining 50x100 lots, fully fenced. Quiet location with lots of room for expansion, or keep one lot and sell the other!

$249,000

Surprise Lake Road

6 acres along the Spruce Creek with a fabulous meadow surrounded by the woods and the roaring creek, room for several guest cabins if you chose. Main house is 2 story and a main level cozy self-contained mother-in-law cottage is perfect for guests. So much potential to expand.

$350,000

Lot F Fulton Street

Quiet street with just a short walk to the lake, great views of mountains and water, power in and ready for you to develop as you wish ... or simply park your RV. Vacant lots like this are hard to find ... this one is waiting for you!

$180,000 SOLD … more buyers seeking same!

Seeking True Remote?

Above Jade City on the old Cassiar Highway, in the middle of the gold fields, 0.5 hectares (not surveyed) on the banks of Troutline Creek, License of Occupation, 10-year terms with current term good until 2032. Story and half cabin plus outbuildings. Current holder has had a small farm with goats and chickens. Telephone service. 4.4 km from main highway.

$89,900

First Street

Rare opportunity for good building lot (two adjoining lots being sold as one parcel), just steps away from Atlin Lake, close to center of community, accessed from lane. 50x100’, no records of previous development on the land.

$195,000

4th of July

.78 acres of Crown Land Lease, gated, partly cleared, the perfect spot to keep your RV and recreational necessities there for year around enjoyment. Lease term to 2042.

$45,500

Second Street

100x30 foot lot, sloping between the lake and mountain view. Great central location waiting for you. Develop your new home at your own pace.

$135,000

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New Listing

Lot 10 Discovery Avenue

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Call or text to set up an appointment, I look forward to meeting with you!

Katie Suter 250-500-1915.

90 X 31 foot cleared and levelled lot just a short walk to Atlin Lake. Included are a new 520 gal. water tank, 500 gal. pump-out septic tank, and an 8x8x8 shed built in 2024 by a Red Seal Carpenter. The shed includes a 200-amp electrical panel, interior lights, and a 30-amp RV plug. Hydro is set to connect in the coming month. Enjoy fishing, hiking, camping, and evenings barbecuing in this unparalleled paradise. Atlin offers endless possibilities-your dream retreat awaits!

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*WINTER

DAYS*

*Effective – Sunday, November 3, 2024*

SUNDAY & MONDAY

11 AM - 4 PM … PST

CLOSED at temperatures -28 C & below

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Gary Pumps Ltd.

Please note that requests for same day water delivery must be received no later than 11 am of said day. Thank you!

Water delivery and Sewer Removal are available Monday through Friday

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MECHANIC WANTED

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Wage is negotiable depending on experience. Accommodation can be provided if needed.

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Restaurant and Saloon - Winter hours

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Fine dining and dinner specials 5:30-8pm

Tuesday - restaurant

Lunch noon - 2pm

Wednesday to Saturday - in the Saloon!

Bar opens at 5 pm Kitchen open 5:30-8pm

Specials

Wed - limited menu

Thurs - authentic Cantonese

Fri - weekly specials

Sat - burger and a bevy

Note: our restaurant doors are open daily 7:30am - 5pm for continental breakfast, pre made meals, your “get together for coffee” and a nice place to relax-enjoy the amazing view!

Winter Store Hours

Store/Bakery Open

Winter hours starting Oct 15

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Saturday 10-4

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~Weekly freight truck run on Mondays and freight runs available upon request~

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Atlin Christian Centre

Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Service and Sunday School Sunday 11 a.m. Come join us! 250-691-0128

Mountain Shack

Café Restaurant Fast Fancy Food Great Service 110 Discovery Avenue In Atlin, B.C. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT

250-651-7789

St. Martin’s Anglican Church

10 a.m. Sunday Everyone welcome!

MOBILE

WELDING SERVICE AVAILABLE

Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037 Reasonable Rates!

Smallwood Enterprises Ltd

We provide Concrete, Drain Rock, Screed gravel, Sand, Topsoil and Septic systems. We also provide Equipment Rentals, Excavations, Covered Storage, and Snow Removal. Please call (250) 651-2488 or email bobscontracting2020 @gmail.com Hark

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