B&N Mining’s Robert Binkele unveils what "could be one of the biggest gold finds in California"

With a bold vision to revive California’s historic Rand Mining District, Robert Binkele, Managing Member of B&N Mining Properties, LLC, revealed ambitious plans during a compelling interview with InvestorNews.com's Tracy Hughes at PDAC 2025. Binkele, a former NFL athlete turned investment banker and mining executive, emphasized the enormous potential of B&N's gold and tungsten discoveries, stating that independent evaluations suggest this "could be one of the biggest gold finds in California." Highlighting a resource estimate conservatively ranging between 1 to 3 million ounces, Binkele optimistically added, "there's also potential to go up to about 11 million ounces." Complementing this significant gold discovery is an impressive tungsten deposit, initially overlooked, yet now identified as strategically vital: "Everybody told me that tungsten wasn't something that they really should focus on...but I did it and now it's a play."Detailing B&N's approach, Binkele recounted how rigorous surface testing and historical validation transformed initial skepticism into excitement, particularly as the U.S. government shows strong interest in securing domestic supplies of critical minerals like tungsten. He emphasized that B&N is well-capitalized but plans to soon welcome qualified investors. Highlighting tungsten's strategic importance, Binkele stated, "Everybody told me that tungsten wasn't something that they really should focus on...but I did it and now it's a play."