Historical Estimates — 2023 Technical Report (Not Verified as Compliant)
43.9M
Silver Ounces
20.9 opt · Historical estimate
2.48M
Gold Ounces
1.18 opt · Historical estimate
243,968
Scandium lbs
@ $100K/lb · Historical estimate
12
Patented Claims
240 Acres · Mohave Co., AZ
The figures above are derived from a technical report dated November 15, 2023
prepared for the property owner, which has not been independently verified as
compliant with NI 43-101 or CIM Definition Standards. They are presented as
historical estimates only. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to
classify these historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral
reserves. The property owner is not treating these historical estimates as current
mineral resources or mineral reserves, and they should not be relied upon.
Near-Term Opportunity · Surface Tailings
550,000
Silver oz on surface
$45.1M
Owner's estimate — unverified
90–180
Days (est., permit-dependent)
Investment Structures
Preliminary frameworks for discussion only; all terms subject to revision following completion of a compliant technical study. Not an offer or solicitation.
Structure 01 of 03
Outright Acquisition
100% of mining title, entity, and assets. Seller retains NSR royalty in perpetuity.
Purchase PricePreliminary — subject to revision
Closing Payment$150M–$300M
Balance Deferred24 months
Seller NSR1.5%–2.5% perpetuity
NSR Buyback$25M–$50M (5yr)
Closing60–90 days from LOI
All 12 patented claims, NI 43-101 data, equipment, site access, and entity.
Structure 02 of 03
Staged Earn-In / JV
Milestone-based capital over 5 years. 70% controlling interest. Gravel mine permitting — crushing permit only.
TotalPreliminary — subject to revision
Stage 1 · Yr 1$15M → 25% equity
Stage 2 · Yr 2$40M → 50% equity
Stage 3 · Yr 3–4$95M–$195M → 70%
Seller Carried30% to production
Surface tailings (owner's estimate, unverified) may partially offset Stage 1 commitment.
Structure 03 of 03
Royalty / Metal Stream
Upfront payment for perpetual % of future metal production. No mine ownership. Strategic scandium offtake included.
UpfrontPreliminary — subject to revision
Silver Stream20% @ $6/oz
Gold Stream15% @ $400/oz
Scandium OfftakeROFR 25% @ $80K/lb
NSR Alt.2% gross rev. — LoM
Silver: 5.3× margin. Gold: 7.25× margin.
2023 Technical Report Projections (Historical — Not Verified as Compliant)
Economic projections from the 2023 technical report are withheld pending completion of a compliant study. Available for discussion under NDA with appropriate cautionary context.
Scandium — Critical Mineral Opportunity
Strategic Domestic Supply
Historical estimates suggest a potentially significant scandium occurrence at Hackberry, subject to verification by a compliant study — a mineral designated critical by the DOD and DOE. There is zero domestic production of scandium today. The US relies entirely on imports from Russia and China. Scandium pricing exceeds $100K/lb in current markets. At 243,968 lbs, this resource represents a strategic national asset for defense, aerospace, and solid oxide fuel cell manufacturing. Any offtake agreement or streaming deal on scandium transforms this from a precious metals play into a critical minerals strategic position.
243,968
Total lbs
$100K+/lb
Current market pricing
$80K/lb
Offtake floor
Zero
US domestic supply
Comparable Market Transactions — 2023–2025
Coeur / SilverCrest
Price$1.7B
$166/oz Ag-eq10.25M oz/yr
First Majestic / Gatos
Price$970M
$147/oz6.6M oz/yr
B2Gold / Sabina
Price$782M
$85/oz Au9.2M oz R&R
AngloGold / Centamin
Price$2.5B
$5,000/oz500K oz/yr
Newmont / Newcrest
Price$16.5B
$123/oz Au134M oz R&R
Rio Tinto / Platina
Price$14M
$350K/t/yr40t Sc/yr
Comparable transactions involve properties with compliant resource estimates; presented for market context only.
Next Steps
Interested in the Hackberry Silver Mine?
For qualified investors and strategic partners. Deal structures range from $15M (Stage 1 Earn-In) to $500M (Outright Acquisition). All inquiries handled under mutual NDA.
info@elev8edinnovations.com Qualified Opportunity Zone
Certified IRC §1400Z-2 · Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017
Hackberry Silver Mine is located within a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone in Mohave County, Arizona. Investors rolling existing capital gains into a QOF receive three compounding tax benefits.
Deferred
Existing cap gains until Dec 31, 2026
15% Step-Up
Basis increase at 7-year hold
$0 Tax
All appreciation tax-free at 10-year hold
Consult a qualified tax advisor; Qualified Opportunity Fund structuring requirements apply.
Document Vault
Deal Options Memo
3 deal structures · Market comps · QOZ details · 9 pages
2023 Technical Report (Historical)
Mark Slatten · Historical estimates · 104 pages
Resource Summary
Historical estimates · Grades · Drill data
Geological Analysis
Mineflow AI visualization · Drill logs · Bullion records
On-Site Media & Review
Mine tour · Testing photos · Walkthrough videos
Explainer — The Hackberry Mine (Historical Overview)
NotebookLM Overview · Hackberry Silver Mine · Silver Ore Gold, LLC
Audio overview references historical estimates that are not compliant mineral resources.