Shortly before the mine was closed, the shaft was deepened to 1100 feet and some drifts were constructed on the 1100 level. These two mines were operated until 1958 and reached depths of 3300 feet. The ore in the Gemini and Eureka Hill Mines continued to improve with depth, with the best ore occurring at depths below those reached by the Bullion Beck Mine. It is therefore reasonable to expect that the ore bodies of the Bullion Beck will also continue to depth. The Bullion Beck Mine offers an excellent potential for early production, and for the development of significant silver ore reserves through drilling.
Secondary access is available through any one of several nearby shafts.
The ore zones should be suitable for mechanized mining. The ore is oxidized and amenable to hydro-metallurgical processing. Infrastructure is in place, including roads and a major loading facility on the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad 2 miles away. Since the land is all privately owned and in an established mining district, permitting delays should be minimal. Mine maps and reports dating from the original operating period are available, including level maps, smelter reports and stope maps.