Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. operates as a mineral exploration firm, focusing its efforts on potential mining sites within Nevada and Idaho. Its primary exploration targets include precious metals such as gold and silver, various base metals, and other valuable resources. The company's portfolio features the South Mountain property, situated in Owyhee County, Idaho. This extensive property encompasses approximately 326 acres across 17 patented mining claims, alongside about 290 acres from 21 unpatented mining lode claims. Additionally, it includes roughly 489 acres of leased private land and around 360 acres of private land that is not directly connected to the main claims. Beyond this, Thunder Mountain Gold also possesses a stake in the Trout Creek project, located in Lander County, Nevada, which consists of 26 unpatented mining claims spanning an area of approximately 520 acres. Established in 1935, Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. has its main office in Boise, Idaho.
Thunder Mountain Gold Strengthens Board with Appointment of Veteran Mining Executive Ron Clayton
Thunder Mountain Gold appointed Ron Clayton, a mining executive with 40+ years of experience, to its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2026.
Clayton currently chairs the board of i-80 Gold and previously served as President and CEO of Tahoe Resources and 1911 Gold, with senior operating roles at Hecla, Stillwater Mining, and Climax Molybdenum.
The appointment adds operating and governance depth as the junior explorer advances its South Mountain Mine in Idaho and the Trout Creek gold project in Nevada.