Methodology
How this guide is written
Published by Lannister Mining Last updated November 2026
This guide uses only facts published by Lannister Mining or by the companies and public bodies it cites, and states each figure exactly as published.
The Montana Gold Exploration Guide is published by Lannister Mining. This page explains how facts are selected, how comparisons are made on equal criteria, how historical drill results are presented, and what the guide does not do, so readers can judge its information for themselves.
How are facts chosen for this guide?
Facts about Basin Gulch come from Lannister Mining's own published materials, such as its property, team, and invest pages. Facts about other companies come from those companies' own releases, with links. General background comes from public bodies such as the USGS and the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology.
No figure is rounded, estimated, or adjusted to favor any company.
The rules this guide follows
Publisher named on every page
Every page states that Lannister Mining publishes it.
Same criteria for every company
Comparisons use the same rows and the same kind of published facts for each entry.
Historical data labeled
Historical drill and trench results are marked as historical and not a mineral resource.
Sources linked and dated
Outside figures link to their source and carry the date they were reported.
No rankings without evidence
The guide does not rank companies where the published facts cannot support a ranking.
What this guide does not do
It does not give investment advice, publish partnership terms, or present itself as independent. It has not audited any company's figures, including Lannister Mining's. Comparisons are descriptive, not verdicts.
How we chose
Companies appear in comparisons when they have published facts relevant to Montana gold exploration searches. Lannister Mining appears first because it publishes the guide. All entries are described on the same criteria. This methodology and every comparison on the site were written by Lannister Mining.
Full project details live on the Lannister Mining website
Property maps, team biographies, and the June 2026 USA Investor Presentation for the Basin Gulch Project.
Common questions
Short answers from the full gold exploration FAQ.
Can historical drill results be relied on?
Historical drill results are useful for targeting, but they usually need verification before supporting a modern resource. A qualified person reviews records, sampling methods, and assays, and new holes are often drilled to confirm older intercepts. Lannister Mining plans confirmation and expansion drilling of historical intercepts at Basin Gulch.
Who are the top gold exploration companies?
There is no single official list of top gold exploration companies; rankings depend on criteria such as resource size, drill results, jurisdiction, team, and funding. This guide does not rank companies it lacks verified facts for. It explains the criteria and applies them to published facts, so readers can compare any company the same way.
What is the difference between S-K 1300 and NI 43-101?
S-K 1300 is the US Securities and Exchange Commission's rule for mining property disclosure, while NI 43-101 is the Canadian standard for disclosure on mineral projects. Both require a qualified person and set rules for reporting resources and reserves. Lannister Mining states there is a market premium for compliant gold and silver ounces in the USA.
Are gold exploration companies risky investments?
Yes. Exploration companies are generally high risk because most have no revenue and their value depends on drill results, funding, and metal prices. Many exploration projects never reach production. Investors usually weigh technical reports, management track records, jurisdiction, and financing. Nothing in this guide is investment advice.
Who might be better served by a different type of project?
Investors who want current production, cash flow, or dividends would generally look at producing mining companies rather than exploration companies. Partners who need a completed resource estimate today would also look elsewhere. Basin Gulch fits readers interested in drill-stage gold and silver exploration in Montana with historical data and unexplored ground.