Unearthing the Josephine Gold Mine, a historical mine dating back to the 17th century, serves as a testament to the importance of embarking on adventures and exploration.
According to a report by the Park Record newspaper, Gary Holt is confident that he and his son have discovered the Josephine de Martinque mine at Hoyt’s Peak in the Uinta Mountains. They are now just waiting for approval from the federal government to begin excavating for their valuable find.
The famous Josephine Mine, once believed to be the most valuable gold mine globally, was first reported by Spanish Jesuit priests back in 1650. Recently, Brandon Holt and his father Gary claimed to have discovered an unused Spanish gold mine dating back to the 1600s. However, the U.S. Forest Service remains doubtful, suggesting that the cave is most likely a natural structure without any traces of gold.
The adventurers claim to have discovered calcite semi-precious gemstones in the cave, however, no gold was found. Despite this, officials from the U.S. Forest Service dismiss the mine as a mere myth – and warn that treasure hunters are damaging the natural cave and ruining ancient formations in their quest for wealth. Mr. Holt, as reported by the Park Record, admitted that he has not uncovered any gold in the cave yet.
After obtaining a mining permit, he claims to have extracted millions of dollars worth of calcite crystals from the mine shaft, which he markets as ‘Goldite’ potentially becoming valuable semi-precious gemstones. Despite not finding any gold during his explorations in the cavern, Mr. Holt remains undeterred. In a post on the treasure hunter forum Ancient Lost Treasures back in 2009, he hinted that the mine could potentially hold up to $1.7 billion in gold. However, officials believe that the ‘Goldite’ mining operation is merely a cover for Mr. Holt to continue his search for gold.
The explorer finds himself at the bottom of a deep shaft that has been frequented by Mr Holt and his pals for quite some time now. Mr Holt seems to have his eyes set on a unique outcropping called ‘Goldite,’ which he believes could fetch him a fortune as a semi-precious stone.
According to historical accounts, the Spanish miners abandoned the mine back in 1680 during the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico, when the indigenous people pushed them out of their territory. Mr Holt, however, insists that the search for gold in this area is still very much ongoing.
While officials claim that Mr Holt’s ‘Goldite’ mining operation is just a cover for his true quest for gold, the explorer remains determined to uncover the treasures hidden within the depths of the mine.
Deep within a cavern, the explorer finds himself at the base of a deep shaft that Mr. Holt and his companions have been exploring for quite some time. This particular area is filled with ‘Goldite’ outcroppings – calcite formations that Mr. Holt believes hold great value as semi-precious stones, possibly worth millions.
According to Mr. Holt, the mine was deserted by the Spanish in 1680 after the Pueblo Revolt, when indigenous peoples successfully reclaimed their lands in New Mexico. He claims that the search for gold in this area is still ongoing, with many treasure hunters trying to exploit natural cavities in hopes of finding historic or ancient mines to exploit for their own gain.
