Good questions. From the information in the Jenkins report, there is no evidence of mining at this mine after 1925, and in 1942, all gold mines in the U.S. were shut down by the US Government so that mining could focus on necessary metals. So, it appears that no mining has occurred in recent times at the Azurite Mine, which might have started the ball rolling with the permitting process.
Also, there is no mention in the Jenkins report of any permitting efforts (as of the date of the report in October 2010). If permitting efforts have started between then and now, maybe GDSM should issue a new PR? I know that area fairly well, and have not heard of any serious efforts to re-open any old vein deposits in the Bradshaws, of which there are dozens or maybe hundreds just like this one. Lots of promoting going on.
Given the complexities of opening mines in Arizona, and particularly hard-rock mines, I would say that if they started permitting today, they might be up and running in 2-4 years under the best possible circumstances. Only if they have the funding, and if the economics make sense, which is unlikely with these old vein deposits.
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