The BLUE JAY showing is located on McDonald Creek, approximately 2.5 kilometres north-northwest of Mount Franklin.

The showing consists of several outcrops of disseminated pyrite and chalcopyrite in a shonkinite-pyroxenite, a phase of the middle Jurassic, alkalic Averill Complex. The sulphide mineralization is irregularly distributed and is usually found near the outer margins of the pyroxenite. Chalcopyrite and minor bornite is often surrounded by orthoclase feldspar or in small masses closely associated with it. The pyrite is disseminated as small grains throughout the ferromagnesian minerals.

A 1914 report lists the owners of the BLUE JAY showing as J. Holm and C.E. Anderson. No work is recorded on the showing during the early 1900s when the Franklin camp was very active.

In 1964, Franklin Mines Ltd. carried out a major exploration program over several occurrences in the Franklin camp. No work on the BLUE JAY showing was recorded.

In 1985-86, Longreach Resources Ltd. staked and optioned much of the Franklin camp area, including the BLUE JAY showing. In 1987, it was optioned to Placer Dome Inc. who proceeded to carry out a major exploration program on the property, now known as PLATINUM BLONDE. The BLUE JAY showing was prospected and several samples collected. Sample number 22106 assayed 0.24 per cent copper and 2.7 grams per tonne silver; gold, platinum and palladium values were near detection levels (Assessment Report 17273).