The Site Selection Report is ClaimWatch's commodity-focused targeting product. It scores and ranks candidate parcels for a specific commodity play — identifying the strongest staking targets based on mineralization signal, active claim density, land status, competitive position, and mining district context. Built for the exploration team that needs to know which parcel deserves the first dollar.
What This Report Answers
- Which parcel deserves the first dollar? Scored ranking of candidate parcels based on weighted multi-factor analysis targeting a specific commodity.
- Where is the mineralization signal strongest? USGS mineral deposit proximity, documented commodity types, and historic production records mapped against available ground.
- What is the competitive landscape? Claim density, claimant fragmentation, recent staking velocity, and whether the strongest targets are dominated by a single operator or open for entry.
- Is the ground actually available? BLM land status screening identifying which parcels are open to mineral entry under 43 CFR and which are restricted by withdrawals or federal reservations.
- How do the candidates compare? Side-by-side scorecard comparing all candidate parcels across every scoring dimension, with summary recommendations and risk flags.
How Scoring Works
- Mineralization signal -- Presence and proximity of USGS mineral deposits for the target commodity, documented production, and deposit type classification.
- Claim activity density -- Active claims per section as a proxy for industry interest and perceived prospectivity for the target commodity.
- Land status availability -- Sections open to mineral entry under 43 CFR versus those restricted by federal actions.
- Competitive position -- Degree of claimant fragmentation, recent staking velocity, and whether the ground is dominated or open.
- District context -- Proximity to historic mining districts with documented production in the target commodity.
What Ships
The Report
Site selection scorecard, ranked parcel analysis, commodity-specific findings, competitive landscape, and staking recommendations. Print-ready and branded.
The Map
ArcGIS Pro layout showing ranked target areas, mineral deposits by commodity, claim density, mining districts, and land status.
The Workbook
Site selection scorecard, ranked parcels with scores, claims register, deposits inventory, and claimant analysis.
The Data
Ranked parcels, claim polygons, mineral deposit points, and study area boundary as open spatial data.
Who Needs a Site Selection Report
- Exploration teams in early-stage target generation focused on a specific commodity who need a data-driven way to prioritize field visits.
- Project geologists evaluating multiple prospects for a target commodity and needing a standardized comparison framework.
- Junior mining companies entering a new commodity space who need to understand where the strongest opportunities exist and who the competitors are.
- Strategic planners evaluating commodity-specific exposure across the western states and needing a systematic screening tool.
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Tell us the commodity and the region. We score the candidates and deliver the ranked analysis as a complete package.
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