Are shares of old mining companies' stock valuable?
Generally, the answer is no.
If the company listed on a stock certificate
was incorporated in Arizona or the Arizona Territory, you can
determine if the company is still active, or when and under what
circumstances it became inactive, by calling the Arizona
Corporation Commission (ACC) at 602-542-3026 or toll free in Arizona at
800-345-5819. They will provide
basic information on the company. This information can be
acquired by sending a fax to the ACC at 602-542-3414. You may also search
the ACC's
Corporation Division records database.
Additional information
sources to consult are available at the ACC Securities
Division's
stock inquires
web page.
If the company is inactive, an original
certificate in good condition may still be of nominal value as a
collectible.
What information is available about mining companies?
If you would like information on the
Arizona mine or mines at which a company was active, DMMR may be
able to provide information. Additionally, DMMR's reference
library contains annual industry directories along with
periodicals that report on many companies' exploration and
mining activities.
DMMR produces an annual Directory of Active
Mines listing companies mining in Arizona. To order, see the
Department Publications List
section of this web site.
