weren't ASARCO's operations established BEFORE the National Monument?
There has been mining at Silver Bell since before 1900. And yes, there was large-scale, open pit mining there long before the establishment of the Monument. What's your point? Are you suggesting that JABA's claims, because they are close to a producing mine, are a sure thing?
Proximity is not a guarantee of value. That is a classic penny stock promotional gimmick. Our claims are next to Barrick/BHP/ASARCO/Freeport, etc., etc.....so, let's start digging!
But that's not nearly as ridiculous as the claims that Johnson Camp and Bisbee are "neighbors" of Hay Mountain.