Or maybe he could just start it up and mill some gold and silver ore for a client or two.
The mill is in an enclosed structure and is a rugged design. It has to be. It crushes rock for a 30+ year like span.
The assumption that it is in disrepair is what needs to be proven.
It was running just fine when it was shut down by the C&D.
Having personal career experience in manufacturing equipment for 20+ years, I can tell you that with equipment of this type there will be little to repair.
Odega can verify the usual electrical readiness of equipment.
This post makes you believe the mill is in disrepair. Just check out the DRMS documents and see the type of 51 items that were listed and 49 of which were approved for work last season. It included painting and some plumbing repairs. If there were major items needing attention, it would have been requested in that list.
Check the facts. Then judge for yourself.
Don't take my word for it, Do your own research! Then you will know it's true!