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PERMITS & LICENSES
COMPLIANCE
Permits & Regulatory Compliance
Gold Mountain / Lucky Baldwin Mine
Big Bear, California – BLM Lease CACA45901-01
The Gold Mountain / Lucky Baldwin Mine is one of the few historic gold operations in California to hold a complete set of active and favorable federal approvals, making it uniquely positioned for near-term production. The project operates under full compliance with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS), with all required bonds, safety certifications, and environmental authorizations in place.
Federal Authorization
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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Lease ID: CACA45901-01
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Regulatory Framework: 43 CFR 3592.1 – Approved Operating & Mining Plan under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Bonding: Secured under 43 CFR 3504.50 with a $5,000 Federal Lease Bond ensuring reclamation and environmental compliance.
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Authorized Agency: Palm Springs Field Office, BLM Division of Minerals.
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Operational Scope: Approval covers exploration, drilling, blasting, ore hauling, and gravity-based mineral recovery using modern mechanical systems.
Safety & Operational Licensing
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MSHA Certification: Metal & Non-Metal Mine Safety Plan (ID 04-05252, Part 48A) approved in 2006.
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Regulatory Storage Authorization: Class I & II secured storage under the Organized Crime Control Act (1970, Title XI) for explosives, equipment, and safety supplies.
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Portable Sanitation Permit: Certified facility approved for on-site operations.
U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
San Bernardino National Forest
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Operating Plans: Approved and extended through multiple terms (1992 – 2013) under File Code 2810.
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Fire & Safety Plan (2006): Certified by the Mountain Top Ranger District for wildfire control and operational safety.
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Water Well Authorization (2013): Approved by BLM Geologist Sean Haggerty and District Ranger Scott Tangenberg for on-site water supply and recycling.
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Mine Access Road Permit (2008): Granted under File Code 2810/2600, ensuring legal and logistical access for haulage and operations.
Mineral Processing & Disposal Rights
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Approved under 36 CFR 228 Subpart C for the disposal and processing of mineral materials jointly authorized by the BLM and USFS.
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Allows for crushing, separation, and pilot-plant smelting operations within the permitted mill site.
Environmental & Reclamation Compliance
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Environmental Narrative: Approved under 43 CFR 3592.1(c)(8–9), detailing closed-loop water recycling, erosion control, and zero chemical discharge.
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Reclamation Schedule: Structured for slope stabilization, hazard reduction, and long-term surface safety compliance.
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Fire-Affected Terrain Certification: Approved by federal and forestry authorities; non-fertile quartz formation deemed compliant with regional standards.
Historical and Legal Continuity
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Continuous project approvals documented from 1990 through 2013, forming a protected chain of federal legal standing.
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Confirmed approvals and signatures by BLM, USFS, and MSHA ensure the Gold Mountain Mine’s compliance integrity.
Project Advantage
The Gold Mountain / Lucky Baldwin Mine is fully bonded, federally recognized, and environmentally compliant—a rare achievement in California’s mining sector. With all operational plans, reclamation requirements, and safety certifications in effect, the project is positioned for immediate production readiness under DX Gold Corp’s 100 % leasing rights.
Gold Mountain / Lucky Baldwin Mine — A federally approved heritage project ready to produce again.